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Ps/is 224 vs. Young Leaders Elementary School

Should you attend Ps/is 224 or Young Leaders Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ps/is 224
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Young Leaders Elementary School
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ps/is 224 ranks 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Young Leaders Elementary School ranks 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Ps/is 224 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Young Leaders Elementary 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 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
187 students
205 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 224 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Young Leaders Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 224.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Young Leaders Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 224 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Young Leaders Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 224 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Young Leaders Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4154 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3454 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 224, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Young Leaders Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 224 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Leaders Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 224 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Leaders Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 224 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Leaders Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 224 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Young Leaders Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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43
Kindergarten Students
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27
Grade 1 Students
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27
Grade 2 Students
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31
Grade 3 Students
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30
Grade 4 Students
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29
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
44
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Grade 7 Students
62
-
Grade 8 Students
79
-
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
62%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Young Leaders Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Young Leaders Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Young Leaders Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ps/is 224, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Young Leaders Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ps/is 224, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Young Leaders Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ps/is 224, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Young Leaders Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 224, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Young Leaders Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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