Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's student population of 287 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 0.41, 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
#470 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
75%
10%

Hispanic
16%
30%

Black
3%
16%

White
3%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's ranking?
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is ranked #470 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School often compared to?
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
287 students attend P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School offer ?
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School part of?
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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