Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning's student population of 410 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning 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. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning is 0.22, 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
#2961 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
88%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
n/a
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
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning's ranking?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning is ranked #2961 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning often compared to?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learningis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 109 Sedgwick, P.S. 204 Morris Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning?
410 students attend P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning offer ?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning part of?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning located?
P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in University Heights.
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