Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 14 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 14 serves a central area in Troy, NY, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 14's student population of 460 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 14 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. 14 is 0.76, which is more 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
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 22-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. 14's ranking?
P.s. 14 is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 14 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 14?
460 students attend P.s. 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of P.s. 14 students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 14?
P.s. 14 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 14 offer ?
P.s. 14 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 14 part of?
P.s. 14 is part of Troy City School District.
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