Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: WAVE Preparatory Elementary School serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in Far Rockaway, NY, with most students living within a 0.2-mile distance from the school and a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wave Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#887 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wave Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wave Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
Wave Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 104 Bays Water, Challenge Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
484 students attend Wave Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wave Preparatory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wave Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wave Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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