Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Ella Baker School serves a 9.6 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 3-mile radius of the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 5.3 miles away. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school from within the zone.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ella Baker School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Give light and people will find the way.
School Rankings
Ella Baker School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Baker School is 0.74, which is more 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
#744 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #744 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ella Baker School often compared to?
Ella Baker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker School?
337 students attend Ella Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ella Baker School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ella Baker School offer ?
Ella Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ella Baker School part of?
Ella Baker School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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