Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 452 ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 452 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 452's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 452 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 452 is 0.71, 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
#742 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 452's ranking?
Ps 452 is ranked #742 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 452?
369 students attend Ps 452.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ps 452 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 452?
Ps 452 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 452 offer ?
Ps 452 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 452 part of?
Ps 452 is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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