Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Norwood Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 56 Norwood Heights serves a compact area in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Always Striving To Be Better Than Our Last Best!
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights 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. 56 Norwood Heights is 0.58, 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
#2551 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 56 Norwood Heights's ranking?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is ranked #2551 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 56 Norwood Heights often compared to?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 94 Kings College School, Bedford Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Norwood Heights?
617 students attend P.s. 56 Norwood Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 56 Norwood Heights students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Norwood Heights?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Norwood Heights offer ?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 56 Norwood Heights part of?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 56 Norwood Heights located?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.
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