P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School's student population of 173 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School is 0.54, 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
#3589 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
50%
28%
Black
46%
17%
White
4%
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
92%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School?
173 students attend P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School?
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School offer ?
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School part of?
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
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