Ps 103 Hector Fontanez

4125 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 103 Hector Fontanez 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 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: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 103 Hector Fontanez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 103 Hector Fontanez's student population of 749 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 103 Hector Fontanez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
55%
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40-44%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
52%
29%
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Black
39%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ps 103 Hector Fontanez's ranking?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is ranked #3403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 103 Hector Fontanez often compared to?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanezis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
749 students attend Ps 103 Hector Fontanez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ps 103 Hector Fontanez students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 103 Hector Fontanez offer ?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 103 Hector Fontanez part of?

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
I used go to this school back in 1971 1972 1973 is we graduate from this school to jhs is 144 michagelo i give this school ps 103 5 stars the best school me and my friends went to many many many year ago the teachers we had back in 1971 1972 1973 was great we learn the teachers didn''t play with us i miss the good old days
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rochelle harrison
2   6/21/2010
Not satisfied with the progress of this school at all, they are very disorganized and not a very safe environment, not enough staff.
- Posted by Parent - Maite

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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