P.S. 32 Gifford School vs. Barbara Esselborn School
Should you attend P.S. 32 Gifford School or Barbara Esselborn School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 32 Gifford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Barbara Esselborn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 32 Gifford School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara Esselborn 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
662 students
811 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#644 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
84
Kindergarten Students
96
112
Grade 1 Students
91
119
Grade 2 Students
104
128
Grade 3 Students
101
128
Grade 4 Students
83
107
Grade 5 Students
120
132
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
28%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
61%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
