Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 106 Parkchester 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 106 Parkchester serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 106 Parkchester's student population of 822 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
822 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 106 Parkchester 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. 106 Parkchester is 0.67, 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
#2825 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
46%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. 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. 106 Parkchester's ranking?
P.s. 106 Parkchester is ranked #2825 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 106 Parkchester often compared to?
P.s. 106 Parkchesteris often viewed alongside schools like Linden Tree Elementary School, Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 106 Parkchester?
822 students attend P.s. 106 Parkchester.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 106 Parkchester students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% 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. 106 Parkchester?
P.s. 106 Parkchester has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 106 Parkchester offer ?
P.s. 106 Parkchester offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 106 Parkchester part of?
P.s. 106 Parkchester is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 106 Parkchester located?
P.s. 106 Parkchester is located in the Parkchester neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Parkchester.
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