Serving 217 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt's student population of 217 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4215 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
37%
16%
White
4%
40%
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
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt's ranking?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt is ranked #4215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
217 students attend P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt?
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt has a student ration of 7:1, 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 School District.
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