Serving 325 students in grades 3-5, P.S. 269 Nostrand 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 34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 269 Nostrand?
325 students attend P.S. 269 Nostrand.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.S. 269 Nostrand students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 269 Nostrand?
P.S. 269 Nostrand has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 269 Nostrand offer ?
P.S. 269 Nostrand offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is P.S. 269 Nostrand part of?
P.S. 269 Nostrand is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
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