Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 49 Willis Avenue 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 49 Willis Avenue serves a 2.6 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue's student population of 447 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue 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. 49 Willis Avenue is 0.42, 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
#3019 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
31%
Black
25%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 49 Willis Avenue's ranking?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue is ranked #3019 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 49 Willis Avenue often compared to?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 49 Willis Avenue?
447 students attend P.s. 49 Willis Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 49 Willis Avenue students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 49 Willis Avenue?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 49 Willis Avenue offer ?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 49 Willis Avenue part of?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 49 Willis Avenue located?
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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