Ella Baker School

317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ella Baker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ella Baker School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Ella Baker School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Baker School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1246 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-69%
55%
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70-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
36%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ella Baker School's ranking?
Ella Baker School is ranked #1246 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ella Baker School often compared to?
Ella Baker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 158 Bayard Taylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 Ella Baker School?
320 students attend Ella Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ella Baker School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ella Baker School offer ?
Ella Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Baker School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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