Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's student population of 145 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke often compared to?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarkeis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty, Ps 249 Caton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
145 students attend Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offer ?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke part of?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
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