Serving 998 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 101 Verrazano ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 101 Verrazano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 101 Verrazano's student population of 998 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 101 Verrazano ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 101 Verrazano is 0.61, 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
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
54%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 101 Verrazano's ranking?
Ps 101 Verrazano is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 101 Verrazano often compared to?
Ps 101 Verrazanois often viewed alongside schools like Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 101 Verrazano?
998 students attend Ps 101 Verrazano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 101 Verrazano students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 101 Verrazano?
Ps 101 Verrazano has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 101 Verrazano offer ?
Ps 101 Verrazano offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 101 Verrazano part of?
Ps 101 Verrazano is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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