Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks in the top 30% 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold's student population of 618 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 0.54, 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
#996 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
62%
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
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold's ranking?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is ranked #996 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold often compared to?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjoldis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 195 Manhattan Beach, Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
618 students attend Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold offer ?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold part of?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold located?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
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