Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 104 Bays Water 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 104 Bays Water serves a 0.5 square mile area in Far Rockaway, NY, with most students living within a 0.4-mile distance from the school and a maximum drive time of 5-10 minutes to the campus. The attendance zone extends up to 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 104 Bays Water ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 104 Bays Water's student population of 542 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 104 Bays Water ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 104 Bays Water is 0.56, which is less 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
#3701 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 19-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 P.s. 104 Bays Water's ranking?
P.s. 104 Bays Water is ranked #3701 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 104 Bays Water often compared to?
P.s. 104 Bays Wateris often viewed alongside schools like Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School, P.s. 105 Bay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 104 Bays Water?
542 students attend P.s. 104 Bays Water.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 104 Bays Water students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 104 Bays Water?
P.s. 104 Bays Water has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 104 Bays Water offer ?
P.s. 104 Bays Water offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 104 Bays Water part of?
P.s. 104 Bays Water is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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