Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen's student population of 699 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen 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 P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is 0.66, 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
#982 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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. 81 Robert J Christen's ranking?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is ranked #982 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 81 Robert J Christen often compared to?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 81 Robert J Christen?
699 students attend P.s. 81 Robert J Christen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 81 Robert J Christen offer ?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen part of?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen located?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is located in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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