Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 211 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 30-34% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 211 serves an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most families typically driving 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 211's student population of 200 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 211 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. 211 is 0.32, 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
#3734 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. 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. 211's ranking?
P.s. 211 is ranked #3734 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 211 often compared to?
P.s. 211is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 44 David C Farragut, Icahn Charter School 6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 211?
200 students attend P.s. 211.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of P.s. 211 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 211?
P.s. 211 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 211 offer ?
P.s. 211 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 211 part of?
P.s. 211 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 211 located?
P.s. 211 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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