Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe's student population of 800 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe 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 149 Christa Mcauliffe is 0.24, 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
#2688 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
87%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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 149 Christa Mcauliffe's ranking?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is ranked #2688 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe often compared to?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffeis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 148 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
800 students attend Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe offer ?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe part of?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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