Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/MS 31 William Lloyd Garrison serves an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with typical travel times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison's student population of 538 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison 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 Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is 0.51, 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
#3637 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
31%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
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/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison's ranking?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is ranked #3637 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison?
538 students attend Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison offer ?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison part of?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison located?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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