Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 304 Early Childhood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 91% 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: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School's student population of 553 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School ranks within the top 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. 304 Early Childhood School is 0.45, 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
#1822 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
9%
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
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. 304 Early Childhood School's ranking?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School is ranked #1822 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 304 Early Childhood School often compared to?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 72 Dr William Dorney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 304 Early Childhood School?
553 students attend P.s. 304 Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 304 Early Childhood School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 304 Early Childhood School?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 304 Early Childhood School offer ?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 304 Early Childhood School part of?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 304 Early Childhood School located?
P.s. 304 Early Childhood School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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