P.S. 47 John Randolph
Tel:
(718) 824-0950
P.S. 47 John Randolph serves 1,072 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 47 John Randolph 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 47 John Randolph places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 47 John Randolph's student population of 1,072 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,072 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 47 John Randolph is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 47 John Randolph is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3870 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 27% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #12 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 47 John Randolph is Cinema School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bronx Charter School For Excellence (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bronx Little School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Little School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
0.3 miles
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 792-2650 0.3 PK-5 291 - Bronx Archer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.4 miles
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 828-3791 0.4 PK-5 502 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 802 students
0.4 miles
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301 0.4 K-8 802 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 174 students
0.4 miles
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301 0.4 K-2 174 - Bronx P.S. 536 Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
0.4 miles
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 931-4270 0.4 PK-5 430
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