Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 1 Courtlandt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School's student population of 441 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 1 Courtlandt School is 0.40, which is less 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
#4224 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 P.s. 1 Courtlandt School's ranking?
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School is ranked #4224 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 1 Courtlandt School?
441 students attend P.s. 1 Courtlandt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.s. 1 Courtlandt School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 1 Courtlandt School?
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 1 Courtlandt School offer ?
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 1 Courtlandt School part of?
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 1 Courtlandt School located?
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Melrose.
School Reviews
1 9/9/2019
Today i go to sign my child up for kindergarten and the worse experience ever from the principle all the way down to the lowest position held in the school the respect level was horrible there was no concern instead it was oh i don''t know what to tell you worse school i have ever experienced and i have 6 children in the NYC public school system my son did not start his first day of school until nearly 11am he went from having his breakfast in the auditorium to going over to the cafeteria for lunch never seen a school operate the this school did today!!!!
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