Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden's student population of 342 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden is 0.57, 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
#1301 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
58%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 214 Cadwallader Colden's ranking?
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden is ranked #1301 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden often compared to?
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Coldenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School, P.s. 21 Edward Hart by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden?
342 students attend P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden?
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden offer ?
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden part of?
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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