Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School's student population of 468 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
Our Mission We are a school community passionate about the environment, where everyone cherishes their physical, emotional, and mental health, as well as that of one another.
School Rankings
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School 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. 90 Edna Cohen School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
15%
40%
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School's ranking?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School often compared to?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy, P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School?
468 students attend P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School offer ?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School part of?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School located?
P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Coney Island.
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