Serving 103 students in grades 5, P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt?
103 students attend P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt?
P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt offer ?
P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt part of?
P.S. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
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