Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#2829 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is ranked #2829 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 38 Pacific, Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
393 students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School part of?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School located?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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