Is Ps 452 a good school?

Ps 452 ranks 272 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended Ps 452.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 452?

Students at Ps 452 are 39% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Ps 452

Summary:

PS 452 is an exceptional elementary school located in New York City's District 3, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 363 students. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top 10-15% of New York elementary schools, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for its strong academic performance.

PS 452 students consistently outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.09% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 83.33% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.18% and 42.6% for the district and state, respectively. The school's performance is also noteworthy across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and white students, as well as special education and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups.

While PS 452 serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its strong academic performance is still impressive. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio are likely contributing factors to its success. In comparison to nearby schools, PS 452 outperforms Riverside School for Makers and Artists, which has consistently low proficiency rates, while The Anderson School and PS 87 William Sherman are also high-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

210 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023

(212) 259-6222

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
272^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,271

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Asian:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 452 ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 6^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 452 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), Hispanic (25.6%), Asian (18.6%). (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 452 is 16.1. 16 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 452 is $17,271. 16 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 452:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 452 272^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 452 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	89.79	146^th	2352	93.8%
2016	91.33	110^th	2366	95.4%
2017	94.46	52^nd	2386	97.8%
2018	90.58	135^th	2395	94.4%
2019	90.36	191^st	2413	92.1%
2021	85.69	231^st	2201	89.5%
2022	85.69	287^th	2434	88.2%
2023	85.10	339^th	2439	86.1%
2024	87.17	272^nd	2445	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.05	49^th	1941	97.5%
2019	76.29	214^th	1859	88.5%
2021	84.59	78^th	1044	92.5%
2022	94.40	50^th	2031	97.5%
2023	65.57	457^th	2016	77.3%
2024	89.28	121^st	2110	94.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	66.04	524^th	2045	74.4%
2019	77.68	329^th	2032	83.8%
2021	58.52	594^th	1678	64.6%
2022	60.88	666^th	2099	68.3%
2023	42.64	1108^th	2041	45.7%
2024	65.50	541^st	2078	74.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	88.61	151^st	2338	93.5%
2019	87.86	216^th	2357	90.8%
2021	87.36	131^st	1955	93.3%
2022	81.47	362^nd	2401	84.9%
2023	83.63	347^th	2403	85.6%
2024	83.92	314^th	2413	87.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.65	142^nd	2340	93.9%
2019	90.12	175^th	2358	92.6%
2021	80.45	302^nd	1961	84.6%
2022	82.59	319^th	2400	86.7%
2023	83.42	331^st	2400	86.2%
2024	85.97	266^th	2411	89.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.37	305^th	662	53.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.59	251^st	936	73.2%
2023	59.80	295^th	857	65.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	69.18	344^th	1392	75.3%
2019	59.95	420^th	1315	68.1%
2022	85.61	130^th	1503	91.4%
2023	61.06	455^th	1429	68.2%
2024	64.34	411^th	1531	73.2%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 452

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.42	41^st	1408	97.1%
2019	90.53	72^nd	1338	94.6%
2021	80.04	194^th	1224	84.2%
2022	84.73	133^rd	1399	90.5%
2023	90.08	83^rd	1337	93.8%
2024	94.08	35^th	1392	97.5%

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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

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Enrollment information for Ps 452

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	33	7	8	7	0	0	0	55
2012	82	12	17	14	0	0	0	125
2013	100	15	19	20	3	0	3	160
2014	142	19	25	23	6	0	5	220
2015	186	24	30	35	5	0	6	286
2016	206	27	34	39	2	0	11	319
2017	215	22	31	30	2	0	15	315
2018	193	38	34	49	1	1	13	329
2019	209	50	48	59	2	1	9	378
2020	222	38	61	67	6	2	12	408
2021	197	34	60	64	9	1	14	379
2022	170	49	63	68	6	1	12	369
2023	166	42	65	70	4	0	16	363
2024	150	47	72	99	2	0	17	387

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 452

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	55	6.0	9.1	18.2
2012	125	10.0	12.5	12
2013	160	14.0	11.4	10
2014	220	16.0	13.7	9.5
2015	286	19.0	15.0	10.8
2016	319	24.0	13.2	12.5
2017	315	24.5	12.8	9.5
2018	329	26.0	12.6	22.2
2019	378	28.0	13.4	30.7
2020	408	25.0	16.3	20.3
2021	379	27.0	14.0	25.1
2022	369	25.0	14.7	29.5
2023	363	22.0	16.5	27.5
2024	387	24.0	16.1	38.8

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 452

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	55	6.0	9.1	18.2
2012	125	10.0	12.5	12
2013	160	14.0	11.4	10
2014	220	16.0	13.7	9.5
2015	286	19.0	15.0	10.8
2016	319	24.0	13.2	12.5
2017	315	24.5	12.8	9.5
2018	329	26.0	12.6	22.2
2019	378	28.0	13.4	30.7
2020	408	25.0	16.3	20.3
2021	379	27.0	14.0	25.1
2022	369	25.0	14.7	29.5
2023	363	22.0	16.5	27.5
2024	387	24.0	16.1	38.8

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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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	97.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 452

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$76 (0.5%)	$14,704 (99.5%)	$14,780
2020	$118 (0.8%)	$14,515 (99.2%)	$14,633
2021	$877 (5.4%)	$15,283 (94.6%)	$16,160
2022	$2,695 (14.2%)	$16,320 (85.8%)	$19,014
2023	$1,562 (9.0%)	$15,709 (91.0%)	$17,271

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 452

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 339^th of 2439 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 452)	81	63	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	65	66.4	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 452)	79	76.6	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)	67	65.6	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 452)	73	80.9	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	71	71.3	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 452)	74	74.5	0.5%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)	67	66.9	0.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 452)	74	71.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	58	65.9	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 452)	74	64.7	9.3%
5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)	60	65	5%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	378	363	4%
African American	50	42	16%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	48	65	35.4%
Hispanic	59	70	18.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	209	166	20.6%
Two or More Races	9	16	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	27.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Ps 452

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)					NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 452	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W 61st St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 259-6222	387	24	16.1	38.8%	150 (38.8%)	47 (12.1%)	99 (25.6%)	72 (18.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	87.2	272^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	88.9%		85.1	339^th of 2439 public elementary schools	86.1%	67				76.1	65.0	83.3				77.1	65.1	78.6			65.9	$17,271	$1,562	$15,709
Riverside School For Makers And Artists (The)	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	300 W 61st St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	Yes	No	Yes	(347) 478-5228	547	44	12.4	87.0%	42 (7.7%)	118 (21.6%)	350 (64.0%)	21 (3.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	7.4	2378^th of 2445 public elementary schools	2.7%		14.7	2189^th of 2439 public elementary schools	10.3%	189	21.3		9.4	23.7	21.6	7.9	18.8	26.2	17.3	13.7	15.6	4.4	16.2	30.0	6.7	$24,043	$1,975	$22,068
Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs	Public	PK, KG-5	440 W 53rd St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 582-7420	395	35	11.2	74.4%	70 (17.7%)	53 (13.4%)	221 (55.9%)	39 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	47.6	1224^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.9%		54.4	1053^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	56.8%	171				41.2	55.8	42.6				46.0	56.0	38.0			34.0	$23,332	$2,652	$20,680
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus	Public	K-5	270 W 70th St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 799-1033	600	42	14.2	23.8%	305 (50.8%)	26 (4.3%)	113 (18.8%)	118 (19.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	89.9	205^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.6%		93.9	127^th of 2439 public elementary schools	94.8%	78				71.3	84.2	70.1				74.7	87.3	72.9			58.7	$19,202	$793	$18,410
Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen	Public, Charter	K-4	439 W 49th St-2nd Fl	New York	10019	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 790-2153	462			64.7%	56 (12.1%)	99 (21.4%)	180 (39.0%)	96 (20.8%)	20 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	98.1	17^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.1	12^th of 2439 public elementary schools	99.5%	5				83.5	97.9					100.0	100.0					$16,651	$507	$16,144
Ps 212 Midtown West	Public	PK, KG-5	328 W 48th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 247-0208	310	21	15.1	49.0%	83 (26.8%)	19 (6.1%)	143 (46.1%)	35 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	69.9	643^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	73.7%		87	289^th of 2439 public elementary schools	88.2%	354				51.4	80.0	65.1				44.2	70.3	57.5			47.9	$18,689	$2,124	$16,565
Anderson School (The)	Public	K-8	100 W 77th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 595-7193	510	29	17.5	10.2%	221 (43.3%)	17 (3.3%)	46 (9.0%)	167 (32.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.4%)	99	3^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	99.9%		98.9	3^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	99.9%		97.7	90.9	91.7	100.0	98.0	98.1	98.3	100.0	95.2	98.2	100.0	100.0	98.3	100.0	96.2	$12,308	$534	$11,773
Ps 51 Elias Howe	Public	PK, KG-5	525 W 44th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 315-7160	468	35	13.4	75.0%	75 (16.0%)	54 (11.5%)	283 (60.5%)	38 (8.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	52.9	1078^th of 2445 public elementary schools	55.9%		60.1	917^th of 2439 public elementary schools	62.4%	161				26.9	68.6	63.4				28.3	57.5	75.6			38.5	$23,547	$3,080	$20,467
Ps 87 William Sherman	Public	PK, KG-5	160 W 78th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2826	726	46	15.8	14.3%	431 (59.4%)	20 (2.8%)	139 (19.1%)	63 (8.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.8%)	95.9	65^th of 2445 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.5	136^th of 2439 public elementary schools	94.4%	71				83.7	88.2	92.1				84.8	87.6	88.5			75.3	$18,617	$1,117	$17,500
Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards	Public, Charter	K-4	500 W 41st St	New York	10018	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 845-9683	396			62.6%	64 (16.2%)	82 (20.7%)	149 (37.6%)	58 (14.6%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (8.6%)	96.5	52^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.8	44^th of 2439 public elementary schools	98.2%	8				75.6	85.7					96.2	98.9					$17,973	$492	$17,481

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