Serving 952 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 12 James B Colgate's student population of 952 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 12 James B Colgate is 0.54, 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
#1771 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
3%
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
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 12 James B Colgate's ranking?
Ps 12 James B Colgate is ranked #1771 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 12 James B Colgate often compared to?
Ps 12 James B Colgateis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan, Academy Of The City Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 12 James B Colgate?
952 students attend Ps 12 James B Colgate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ps 12 James B Colgate students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 12 James B Colgate?
Ps 12 James B Colgate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 12 James B Colgate offer ?
Ps 12 James B Colgate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 12 James B Colgate part of?
Ps 12 James B Colgate is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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