Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 61 Francisco Oller 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 40-44% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 61 Francisco Oller serves a compact attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller's student population of 185 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller 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. 61 Francisco Oller is 0.32, 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
#3454 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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. 61 Francisco Oller's ranking?
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller is ranked #3454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 61 Francisco Oller often compared to?
P.s. 61 Francisco Olleris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 66 School Of Higher Expectations by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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. 61 Francisco Oller?
185 students attend P.s. 61 Francisco Oller.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of P.s. 61 Francisco Oller students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 61 Francisco Oller?
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 61 Francisco Oller offer ?
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 61 Francisco Oller part of?
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 61 Francisco Oller located?
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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