Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil's student population of 757 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is 0.67, 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
#383 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil's ranking?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is ranked #383 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil often compared to?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvilis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 81 Robert J Christen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
757 students attend P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil offer ?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil part of?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil located?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverdale.
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