Serving 1,106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler's student population of 1,106 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks within the top 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. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is 0.66, 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
#1564 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler's ranking?
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is ranked #1564 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
1,106 students attend P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler offer ?
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler part of?
P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/27/2019
This school meets all of my kids needs. They test the children after the initial test of the chapter so they don`t forget, like most other schools. They have therapy for children who are emotionally unstable. They have Student council where children vote for a child in their class to lead them and the rest of the school to make certain decisions. That starts at 3rd grade and goes all the way to 5th. They have healthy lunches that the students seem to enjoy. They have cozy corners in every class room so when children get emotional they let out their emotions there. They use textbooks but they also make their own curriculum. They have recess and they have superb staff. At the beginning of the year they teach all the kids what to do if someone is choking or being bullied. They have multiple field trips every year. They have chess and card games there. Overall, This is a great school! Take your kid there!
1 2/6/2017
This school stinks!. Severely overcrowded, rude staff and never wants to be held accountable for their errors. Do yourself a favor and keep your child as far away from this school as possible.
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