Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West's student population of 330 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
330 students attend Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West offer ?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West part of?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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