Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grant Avenue 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grant Avenue Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Avenue Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
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
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Grant Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Family School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Grant Avenue Elementary School?
375 students attend Grant Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grant Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Avenue Elementary School?
Grant Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Grant Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Avenue Elementary School part of?
Grant Avenue Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Avenue Elementary School located?
Grant Avenue Elementary School is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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