Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 274 Kosciusko 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 274 Kosciusko ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 274 Kosciusko's student population of 334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 274 Kosciusko 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. 274 Kosciusko is 0.28, 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
#4148 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
2%
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
91%
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 is P.s. 274 Kosciusko's ranking?
P.s. 274 Kosciusko is ranked #4148 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 274 Kosciusko?
334 students attend P.s. 274 Kosciusko.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.s. 274 Kosciusko students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 274 Kosciusko?
P.s. 274 Kosciusko has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 274 Kosciusko offer ?
P.s. 274 Kosciusko offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 274 Kosciusko part of?
P.s. 274 Kosciusko is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 274 Kosciusko located?
P.s. 274 Kosciusko is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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