Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 34 Franklin D Roosevelt serves a 1.4 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt's student population of 184 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt 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. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt 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
#4185 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
40%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt's ranking?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt is ranked #4185 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt often compared to?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Rooseveltis often viewed alongside schools like East Village Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt?
184 students attend P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt offer ?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt part of?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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