Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 26 Jesse Owens 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 26 JESSE OWENS serves a compact attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens's student population of 214 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
214 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. 26 Jesse Owens 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. 26 Jesse Owens is 0.64, 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
#2395 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 19-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. 26 Jesse Owens's ranking?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is ranked #2395 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 26 Jesse Owens often compared to?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 15 Patrick F Daly, P.s. 58 Carroll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 26 Jesse Owens?
214 students attend P.s. 26 Jesse Owens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 26 Jesse Owens students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 26 Jesse Owens?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 26 Jesse Owens offer ?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 26 Jesse Owens part of?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 26 Jesse Owens located?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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