Below Average
#3612 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 9 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 FULTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10457
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,911
Median home value
$336,900
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icahn Charter School 6Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| PS 42 ClaremontEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Icahn Charter School 1Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| PS 110 Theodore SchoenfeldEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 9
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #55 of 69
- 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/ms 4 Crotona Park West is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,612 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West
What grades does Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West serve?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West rank in NY?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West ranks #3,612 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West a charter school?
No, Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West a Title I school?
No, Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
98.2% of students at Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.4%
- Phone
- (718) 583-6655
- Area population (ZIP 10457)
- 79,375
- Area average commute
- 44.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 10457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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