Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon's student population of 275 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is 0.59, 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
#3562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
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. 45 Clarence Witherspoon's ranking?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is ranked #3562 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon often compared to?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoonis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson, P.S. 123 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
275 students attend P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon offer ?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon part of?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon located?
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is located in the South Ozone Park neighborhood of Jamaica, NY.
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