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#657 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

PS 452

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

210 W 61ST ST, New York, NY 10023

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at PS 452 score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 452 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,866

Median home value

$1,401,800

Median rent

$3,050/mo

College educated

84.3%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abraham Joshua Heschel SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.1 mi910Compare →
Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–120.2 mi662Compare →
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)Enrollment path unverified4.3PK–80.2 mi547Compare →
The Speyer Legacy SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–80.2 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#11 of 42
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 452 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 452

PS 452 is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 452

What grades does PS 452 serve?

PS 452 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 452?

PS 452 has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 452?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 452 is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 452 rank in NY?

PS 452 ranks #657 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 452's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 452 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 452?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 452 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is PS 452 a charter school?

No, PS 452 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 452 a Title I school?

No, PS 452 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 452?

38.8% of students at PS 452 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 10023)
67,468
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
43.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10023; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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