Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1593 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School's ranking?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School often compared to?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School?
396 students attend Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School offer ?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School part of?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School located?
Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
This school is amazing! I My teachers so much! They are fantastic people! More people need to come here (also because I need more friends) but please enroll in this beautiful school!
5 2/11/2020
Sad to see the academic slide. I am an alumnus. I hope and pray that conditions and grades improve for each and every student there.
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