Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's student population of 360 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
75%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's ranking?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is ranked #728 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School often compared to?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
360 students attend Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School offer ?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School part of?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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