Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella Baker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ella Baker School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Ella Baker School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Baker School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1215 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Baker School's ranking?
Ella Baker School is ranked #1215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ella Baker School often compared to?
Ella Baker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker School?
327 students attend Ella Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ella Baker School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ella Baker School offer ?
Ella Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ella Baker School part of?
Ella Baker School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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