Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dos Puentes 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Puentes Elementary School serves a 0.2 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.4 miles from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Puentes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dos Puentes Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Puentes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dos Puentes Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Puentes Elementary School's ranking?
Dos Puentes Elementary School is ranked #2462 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dos Puentes Elementary School often compared to?
Dos Puentes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Bridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dos Puentes Elementary School?
416 students attend Dos Puentes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dos Puentes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dos Puentes Elementary School?
Dos Puentes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dos Puentes Elementary School offer ?
Dos Puentes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dos Puentes Elementary School part of?
Dos Puentes Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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