Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 23 New Children's School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 23 New Children's School serves a compact area of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located around 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 23 New Children's School's student population of 332 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 23 New Children's School 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. 23 New Children's School is 0.43, 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
#3837 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
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)66%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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. 23 New Children's School's ranking?
P.s. 23 New Children's School is ranked #3837 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 23 New Children's School often compared to?
P.s. 23 New Children's Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society, P.s. 59 Community School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 23 New Children's School?
332 students attend P.s. 23 New Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 23 New Children's School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 23 New Children's School?
P.s. 23 New Children's School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 23 New Children's School offer ?
P.s. 23 New Children's School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 23 New Children's School part of?
P.s. 23 New Children's School is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 23 New Children's School located?
P.s. 23 New Children's School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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