Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Columbus School At The Franko Building 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus School At The Franko Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbus School At The Franko Building's student population of 445 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus School At The Franko Building ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus School At The Franko Building is 0.58, 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
#3319 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
7%
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
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus School At The Franko Building's ranking?
Columbus School At The Franko Building is ranked #3319 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Columbus School At The Franko Building often compared to?
Columbus School At The Franko Buildingis often viewed alongside schools like Denzel Washington School-arts, Mount Vernon Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Columbus School At The Franko Building?
445 students attend Columbus School At The Franko Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Columbus School At The Franko Building students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus School At The Franko Building?
Columbus School At The Franko Building has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus School At The Franko Building offer ?
Columbus School At The Franko Building offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus School At The Franko Building part of?
Columbus School At The Franko Building is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus School At The Franko Building located?
Columbus School At The Franko Building is located in the North Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in North Side.
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