Below Average
#4097 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 194 Countee Cullen
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
244 W 144TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,097 of 4,742
In New York
#313 of 346
public schools
In district
#24 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
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PS 194 Countee Cullen
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About PS 194 Countee Cullen
PS 194 Countee Cullen is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5. PS 194 Countee Cullen serves approximately 144 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 194 Countee Cullen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,097 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 194 Countee Cullen show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 144 students, PS 194 Countee Cullen is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at PS 194 Countee Cullen sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
79% of students at PS 194 Countee Cullen were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 194 Countee Cullen — Students at PS 194 Countee Cullen score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How PS 194 Countee Cullen Compares
See how PS 194 Countee Cullen performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
244 W 144TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 194 Countee Cullen may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,738
Median Home Value
$810,100
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
30,781
College Educated
34.9%
Homeownership
13.3%
Avg Commute
38.9 min
Poverty Rate
32.6%
Median Age
37.3
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| PS 44 DAVID C FARRAGUT Bronx, NY | 4.3 |
| DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 4.1 |
| PS 197 JOHN B RUSSWURM New York, NY | 4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 194 Countee Cullen
What grades does PS 194 Countee Cullen serve?
PS 194 Countee Cullen serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 194 Countee Cullen?
PS 194 Countee Cullen has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 194 Countee Cullen?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 194 Countee Cullen is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 194 Countee Cullen rank in NY?
PS 194 Countee Cullen ranks #4,097 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 194 Countee Cullen's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 194 Countee Cullen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 194 Countee Cullen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 194 Countee Cullen has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 194 Countee Cullen a charter school?
No, PS 194 Countee Cullen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 194 Countee Cullen a Title I school?
No, PS 194 Countee Cullen is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 194 Countee Cullen?
97.9% of students at PS 194 Countee Cullen qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.5%
- Phone
- (212) 690-5954
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5- District Enrollment
- 8,945
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #24 of 28
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