Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Norwood Heights ranks in the bottom 50% 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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights's student population of 626 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Always Striving To Be Better Than Our Last Best!
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is 0.55, 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
#2551 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 56 Norwood Heights's ranking?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is ranked #2551 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 56 Norwood Heights often compared to?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 94 Kings College School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Norwood Heights?
626 students attend P.s. 56 Norwood Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 56 Norwood Heights students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Norwood Heights?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Norwood Heights offer ?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 56 Norwood Heights part of?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 56 Norwood Heights located?
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.
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