Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 194 Countee Cullen 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 194 Countee Cullen serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, with an average distance of 0.2 miles to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen's student population of 144 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen 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. 194 Countee Cullen is 0.55, 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
#4099 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
31%
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Black
56%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 194 Countee Cullen's ranking?
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen is ranked #4099 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 194 Countee Cullen often compared to?
P.s. 194 Countee Cullenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 194 Countee Cullen?
144 students attend P.s. 194 Countee Cullen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 194 Countee Cullen students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% 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 P.s. 194 Countee Cullen?
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 194 Countee Cullen offer ?
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 194 Countee Cullen part of?
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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