Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 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. 114 Ryder Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
77%
16%
White
3%
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
81%
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. 114 Ryder Elementary School's ranking?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School often compared to?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School?
364 students attend P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School offer ?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School part of?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School located?
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
This school is amazing! I My teachers so much! They are fantastic people! More people need to come here (also because I need more friends) but please enroll in this beautiful school!
5 2/11/2020
Sad to see the academic slide. I am an alumnus. I hope and pray that conditions and grades improve for each and every student there.
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