Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 0.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney's student population of 491 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney is 0.65, 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
#927 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
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
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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. 164 Caesar Rodney's ranking?
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney is ranked #927 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney?
491 students attend P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney?
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney offer ?
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney part of?
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney located?
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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