Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peck Slip School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peck Slip School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Peck Slip School's student population of 379 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peck Slip School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peck Slip School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peck Slip School's ranking?
Peck Slip School is ranked #633 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Peck Slip School often compared to?
Peck Slip Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Peck Slip School?
379 students attend Peck Slip School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Peck Slip School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peck Slip School?
Peck Slip School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peck Slip School offer ?
Peck Slip School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peck Slip School part of?
Peck Slip School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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