Serving 1,223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 321 William Penn ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 321 William Penn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 321 William Penn's student population of 1,223 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 321 William Penn ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 321 William Penn is 0.50, 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
#677 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 321 William Penn's ranking?
Ps 321 William Penn is ranked #677 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 321 William Penn often compared to?
Ps 321 William Pennis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 39 Henry Bristow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 321 William Penn?
1,223 students attend Ps 321 William Penn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ps 321 William Penn students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 321 William Penn?
Ps 321 William Penn has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 321 William Penn offer ?
Ps 321 William Penn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 321 William Penn part of?
Ps 321 William Penn is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
This school was amazing for me. There was so much thought out into making the learning interactive (innumerable simulations, challenging projects, opportunities for group work). I am in high school and I still think that I got my best history education at PS 321. I also acceled at math and was got to do advanced work, which was exceptional at such a young age. This school prepared me effectively for middle school and helped me develop positive work/study habits. Thank you PS 321!!
1 9/9/2017
This school is totally overrated. The staff is rude, the needs of individual kids and families are ignored, and unless your child is perfectly self-motivated, always well-behaving, and not distracted by everything happening a very crowded classroom, he/she isn't a good fit for the school.
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