P.S. 61 Francisco Oller
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(718)542-7230
- P.S. 61 Francisco Oller serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
P.S. 61 Francisco Oller 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 5%)
School Overview
- P.S. 61 Francisco Oller's student population of 293 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 61 Francisco Oller's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 61 Francisco Oller is 0.34, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3958 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 26% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 61 Francisco Oller is Bronx Envision Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Esmt-is 190 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Esmt-is 190 (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Esmt-is 190 Grades: 6-8 | 246 students
0.0 miles
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)620-9423 0.0 6-8 246 - Bronx Bronx Envision Academy Grades: 9-12 | 385 students
0.1 miles
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)589-1590 0.1 9-12 385 - Bronx Explorations Academy Grades: 9-12 | 339 students
0.1 miles
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)893-6173 0.1 9-12 339 - Bronx Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder Grades: 6-8 | 206 students
0.1 miles
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)589-8200 0.1 6-8 206 - Bronx East Bronx Academy For The Future Grades: 6-12 | 653 students
0.3 miles
1716 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)861-8641 0.3 6-12 653
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