Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez 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 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez's student population of 697 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez 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 P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez is 0.56, 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
#3815 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez's ranking?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez is ranked #3815 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez often compared to?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanezis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 21 Philip H Sheridan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez?
697 students attend P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez offer ?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez part of?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez located?
P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
I used go to this school back in 1971 1972 1973 is we graduate from this school to jhs is 144 michagelo i give this school ps 103 5 stars the best school me and my friends went to many many many year ago the teachers we had back in 1971 1972 1973 was great we learn the teachers didn''t play with us i miss the good old days
2 6/21/2010
Not satisfied with the progress of this school at all, they are very disorganized and not a very safe environment, not enough staff.
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