Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe

279 E 196th St
Bronx, NY 10458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe's student population of 686 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe 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 Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3984 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
46%
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23%
49%
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55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
86%
29%
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Black
11%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe's ranking?
Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe is ranked #3984 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe often compared to?
Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poeis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 209, Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe?
686 students attend Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe?
Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe offer ?
Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe part of?
In what neighborhood is Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe located?
Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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