Is Ps 290 Manhattan New School a good school?

Yes! Ps 290 Manhattan New School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 85 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 290 Manhattan New School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Ps 290 Manhattan New School.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 290 Manhattan New School?

Students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School are 62% White, 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ps 290 Manhattan New School attend?

Students who attend Ps 290 Manhattan New School usually go on to attend: Middle : Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Summary:

PS 290 Manhattan New School is a highly-regarded elementary school in New York City's District 2, serving 437 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

PS 290 Manhattan New School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming both the New York City District 2 and the state of New York in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 80% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 70-80% and the state's 40-50%. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top New York elementary schools for female students, male students, Asian students, white students, students with special needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While PS 290 Manhattan New School outperforms the nearby schools in academic metrics, some other schools in the district, such as PS 77 Lower Lab School and PS 183 Robert L Stevenson, also demonstrate strong academic performance. The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at PS 290 Manhattan New School suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding schools, which may contribute to the school's academic success. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may be a factor in its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

311 E 82nd St
New York, NY 10028-4103

(212) 734-7127

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,739

Students who attend Ps 290 Manhattan New School usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Asian:

12.6%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 290 Manhattan New School ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 9^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Asian (12.6%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 16.3. 31 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 290 Manhattan New School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 290 Manhattan New School is $17,739. 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 290 Manhattan New School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 290 Manhattan New School 85^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 290 Manhattan New School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 290 Manhattan New School

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Rank History for all students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	81.38	280^th	2206	87.3%
2007	83.59	187^th	2219	91.6%
2008	81.69	243^rd	2227	89.1%
2009	79.48	306^th	2257	86.4%
2010	89.02	70^th	2263	96.9%
2011	92.16	43^rd	2286	98.1%
2012	90.93	61^st	2320	97.4%
2013	95.65	28^th	2325	98.8%
2014	95.06	40^th	2345	98.3%
2015	95.05	36^th	2352	98.5%
2016	92.49	85^th	2366	96.4%
2017	94.66	44^th	2386	98.2%
2018	94.51	56^th	2395	97.7%
2019	96.37	61^st	2413	97.5%
2021	93.98	32^nd	2201	98.5%
2022	94.41	82^nd	2434	96.6%
2023	96.47	52^nd	2439	97.9%
2024	95.20	85^th	2445	96.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.93	8^th	202	96.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.86	68^th	1941	96.5%
2019	89.37	97^th	1859	94.8%
2021	92.93	23^rd	1044	97.8%
2022	97.53	22^nd	2031	98.9%
2023	97.92	28^th	2016	98.6%
2024	91.45	94^th	2110	95.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.26	75^th	2045	96.3%
2019	90.73	128^th	2032	93.7%
2021	96.33	24^th	1678	98.6%
2022	91.73	110^th	2099	94.8%
2023	94.41	94^th	2041	95.4%
2024	84.25	206^th	2078	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.17	56^th	2338	97.6%
2019	95.67	54^th	2357	97.7%
2021	92.68	37^th	1955	98.1%
2022	93.38	87^th	2401	96.4%
2023	95.85	45^th	2403	98.1%
2024	95.80	53^rd	2413	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.37	48^th	2340	97.9%
2019	95.78	63^rd	2358	97.3%
2021	92.67	38^th	1961	98.1%
2022	93.51	84^th	2400	96.5%
2023	95.60	53^rd	2400	97.8%
2024	92.51	124^th	2411	94.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	81.32	69^th	601	88.5%
2019	76.63	106^th	548	80.7%
2022	89.78	13^th	671	98.1%
2024	87.29	40^th	662	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.68	191^st	1392	86.3%
2019	89.30	93^rd	1315	92.9%
2022	90.47	89^th	1503	94.1%
2023	86.73	114^th	1429	92.0%
2024	82.11	191^st	1531	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	91.38	27^th	1408	98.1%
2019	93.58	34^th	1338	97.5%
2021	91.04	19^th	1224	98.4%
2022	89.59	55^th	1399	96.1%
2023	93.47	32^nd	1337	97.6%
2024	92.56	50^th	1392	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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50%

by a parent
Saturday, March 9, 2019

The current principal is a bully. If you do not agree with her you will have a difficult time at the school. She does not like to have conversation or discussion with parents that disagree with her. Many favorite teachers left last year. The new teachers hired all have a personal connection to the principal. I think she is more interested in hiring people to back her up rather than challenge her. Not the school it used to be. There are much better options on the upper east side now than 290. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, July 5, 2018

This school used to be the shining golden child of the Upper East Side and an example for the NYC Public Schools to aspire to. USED TO BE. Not so much anymore. Before, if you were able to get past the PTA parents having unofficial priority over whose class their child was placed in, you were fine. Your child would get a decent education by NYC standards. Now, the shoddy leadership has become what the NYC Public School System is infamously known for...and it’s not good. As long as it continues, it will trickle down to the student. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few well-established/much-loved teachers moved elsewhere or even to the ‘burbs in the next few years. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

This is wonderful neighborhood school with great teachers and kind children. My first grader is rapidly improving his reading and is very happy there socially. The class size in first grade is large but there is a TA in every class so the teachers make it work. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 10, 2011

PS 290 is a great school. Children are happy and do well. Teachers and administrators are strong. I feel very lucky that my children attend school here! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 290 Manhattan New School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	295	50	39	106	1	n/a	n/a	491
1996	295	50	39	106	1	n/a	n/a	491
1997	306	56	43	99	8	n/a	n/a	512
1998	340	54	50	95	6	n/a	n/a	545
1999	370	42	46	91	4	n/a	n/a	553
2000	413	48	50	90	4	n/a	n/a	605
2001	432	41	46	82	3	n/a	n/a	604
2002	485	41	44	83	5	n/a	n/a	658
2003	485	41	44	83	5	n/a	n/a	658
2004	509	35	56	76	7	n/a	n/a	683
2005	493	28	62	78	4	n/a	n/a	665
2006	513	28	73	78	3	n/a	n/a	695
2007	505	22	66	78	0	n/a	n/a	671
2008	482	22	76	76	8	n/a	n/a	664
2009	463	25	77	65	9	n/a	n/a	639
2010	476	22	74	61	11	n/a	n/a	644
2011	460	24	82	57	14	0	0	637
2012	453	21	88	54	19	0	0	635
2013	469	23	85	56	13	0	14	660
2014	486	16	84	50	10	0	28	674
2015	477	9	79	47	8	0	30	650
2016	458	9	69	54	6	0	35	631
2017	428	11	62	49	1	2	38	591
2018	450	14	66	56	1	2	39	628
2019	419	18	63	57	1	2	36	596
2020	407	20	57	63	2	2	26	577
2021	326	14	44	54	1	2	28	469
2022	269	12	47	44	3	2	35	412
2023	273	8	55	51	4	1	45	437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 290 Manhattan New School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	491	27.0	18.2	n/a
1996	491	27.0	18.2	n/a
1997	512	27.0	19.0	29.9
1998	545	26.0	21.0	28.3
1999	553	28.0	19.8	23.7
2000	605	26.1	23.2	25.8
2001	604	22.1	27.3	18.5
2002	658	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	658	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	683	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	665	n/a	n/a	0
2006	695	43.0	16.2	14.4
2007	671	40.7	16.5	13.3
2008	664	46.0	14.4	12.5
2009	639	44.0	14.5	12.5
2010	644	44.0	14.6	n/a
2011	637	45.5	13.9	11.5
2012	635	37.5	16.9	12.3
2013	660	37.0	17.8	12.4
2014	674	35.0	19.2	11.6
2015	650	39.0	16.6	10
2016	631	37.0	17.0	9.8
2017	591	36.3	16.2	10.5
2018	628	42.0	14.9	11.6
2019	596	38.0	15.6	13.3
2020	577	37.0	15.5	12.3
2021	469	33.0	14.2	13
2022	412	26.0	15.8	11.9
2023	437	26.7	16.3	16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 290 Manhattan New School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	491	27.0	18.2	n/a
1996	491	27.0	18.2	n/a
1997	512	27.0	19.0	29.9
1998	545	26.0	21.0	28.3
1999	553	28.0	19.8	23.7
2000	605	26.1	23.2	25.8
2001	604	22.1	27.3	18.5
2002	658	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	658	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	683	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	665	n/a	n/a	0
2006	695	43.0	16.2	14.4
2007	671	40.7	16.5	13.3
2008	664	46.0	14.4	12.5
2009	639	44.0	14.5	12.5
2010	644	44.0	14.6	n/a
2011	637	45.5	13.9	11.5
2012	635	37.5	16.9	12.3
2013	660	37.0	17.8	12.4
2014	674	35.0	19.2	11.6
2015	650	39.0	16.6	10
2016	631	37.0	17.0	9.8
2017	591	36.3	16.2	10.5
2018	628	42.0	14.9	11.6
2019	596	38.0	15.6	13.3
2020	577	37.0	15.5	12.3
2021	469	33.0	14.2	13
2022	412	26.0	15.8	11.9
2023	437	26.7	16.3	16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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