Is Ps 56 Norwood Heights a good school?

Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks 1627 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 56 Norwood Heights?

In the 2023-24 school year, 626 students attended Ps 56 Norwood Heights.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 56 Norwood Heights?

Students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights are 64% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 8% White, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ps 56 Norwood Heights attend?

Students who attend Ps 56 Norwood Heights usually go on to attend: Middle : Junior High School 80 Mosholu Parkway (The)

Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Summary:

Ps 56 Norwood Heights is an elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in the Bronx, New York, part of the New York City Geographic District #10. Despite being in a lower-performing district, Ps 56 Norwood Heights has consistently outperformed the district and state averages, particularly in Math, with 54.55% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better compared to 37.95% in the district and 53.93% statewide.

The school's diverse student population includes strong performance from Asian and Special Education students, while the results for Male, Hispanic, and Low Socio-Economic Status students have been more mixed. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.49% to 85.5%, Ps 56 Norwood Heights serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community. However, the school's higher per-student spending, from $17,693 in 2019-2020 to $21,665 in 2022-2023, may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Ps/Is 54 and Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe.

While Ps 56 Norwood Heights stands out as a relatively stronger-performing school within its district, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress, especially in the upper grades. The school's performance has been relatively stronger in the earlier grades (3rd and 4th) compared to the 5th grade, suggesting potential difficulties in sustaining student learning as they advance. Continued efforts to identify and implement effective instructional practices, as well as targeted support for struggling students, may be crucial for the school's continued improvement.

Detail:

Public K-5

341 E 207th St
Bronx, NY 10467

(718) 920-1100

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
1627^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,665

Students who attend Ps 56 Norwood Heights usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 80 Mosholu Parkway (The)

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 626

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.4%

Asian:

17.9%

White:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks worse than 66.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 14^th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.4%), Asian (17.9%), White (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 13.4. 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 56 Norwood Heights employs 46.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 56 Norwood Heights is $21,665. 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 56 Norwood Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 56 Norwood Heights 1627^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 56 Norwood Heights in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 715^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 56 Norwood Heights

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Rank History for all students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	21.46	1870^th	2206	15.2%
2007	20.40	1862^nd	2219	16.1%
2008	13.80	2018^th	2227	9.4%
2009	13.67	2082^nd	2257	7.8%
2010	29.65	1749^th	2263	22.7%
2011	33.37	1671^st	2286	26.9%
2012	51.32	1284^th	2320	44.7%
2013	50.54	1099^th	2325	52.7%
2014	62.79	825^th	2345	64.8%
2015	59.01	923^rd	2352	60.8%
2016	53.81	1070^th	2366	54.8%
2017	48.41	1215^th	2386	49.1%
2018	54.94	1073^rd	2395	55.2%
2019	64.59	795^th	2413	67.1%
2021	51.72	1032^nd	2201	53.1%
2022	42.14	1393^rd	2434	42.8%
2023	48.43	1208^th	2439	50.5%
2024	33.70	1627^th	2445	33.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.05	384^th	938	59.1%
2019	62.53	178^th	860	79.3%
2022	53.92	335^th	1027	67.4%
2023	45.57	459^th	1001	54.1%
2024	54.23	330^th	1066	69.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.43	670^th	1941	65.5%
2019	57.80	499^th	1859	73.2%
2021	46.77	479^th	1044	54.1%
2022	61.04	510^th	2031	74.9%
2023	56.18	622^nd	2016	69.1%
2024	44.12	1009^th	2110	52.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.44	562^nd	2045	72.5%
2019	75.69	361^st	2032	82.2%
2022	51.81	864^th	2099	58.8%
2023	59.30	684^th	2041	66.5%
2024	43.04	1104^th	2078	46.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	67.12	164^th	730	77.5%
2019	89.69	21^st	570	96.3%
2022	60.90	174^th	622	72.0%
2023	43.99	323^rd	637	49.3%
2024	34.85	506^th	766	33.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.31	1145^th	2338	51.0%
2019	57.01	969^th	2357	58.9%
2021	54.76	871^st	1955	55.4%
2022	43.16	1351^st	2401	43.7%
2023	51.42	1118^th	2403	53.5%
2024	38.78	1477^th	2413	38.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.70	960^th	2340	59.0%
2019	69.67	628^th	2358	73.4%
2021	43.99	1115^th	1961	43.1%
2022	41.86	1402^nd	2400	41.6%
2023	45.86	1258^th	2400	47.6%
2024	30.18	1743^rd	2411	27.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.55	343^rd	601	42.9%
2019	53.84	298^th	548	45.6%
2021	46.83	277^th	430	35.6%
2022	46.00	417^th	671	37.9%
2023	46.63	372^nd	605	38.5%
2024	28.88	512^th	662	22.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.69	294^th	948	69.0%
2019	56.01	306^th	891	65.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.43	538^th	1392	61.4%
2019	71.71	261^st	1315	80.2%
2021	49.69	390^th	818	52.3%
2022	45.04	785^th	1503	47.8%
2023	51.70	623^rd	1429	56.4%
2024	41.40	859^th	1531	43.9%

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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 56 Norwood Heights

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	167	54	40	279	0	n/a	n/a	540
1990	165	60	33	306	0	n/a	n/a	564
1991	149	54	40	371	1	n/a	n/a	615
1992	141	68	52	344	1	n/a	n/a	606
1993	147	59	49	336	1	n/a	n/a	592
1994	160	53	54	349	4	n/a	n/a	620
1995	121	92	56	477	5	n/a	n/a	751
1996	121	92	56	477	5	n/a	n/a	751
1997	120	78	50	429	4	n/a	n/a	681
1998	103	72	43	402	5	n/a	n/a	625
1999	91	69	48	382	3	n/a	n/a	593
2000	73	72	39	333	5	n/a	n/a	522
2001	48	77	45	315	6	n/a	n/a	491
2002	40	74	66	366	4	n/a	n/a	550
2003	40	74	66	366	4	n/a	n/a	550
2004	36	74	66	329	5	n/a	n/a	510
2005	39	86	82	320	3	n/a	n/a	530
2006	48	82	86	317	2	n/a	n/a	535
2007	51	71	101	296	2	n/a	n/a	521
2008	53	89	106	312	1	n/a	n/a	561
2009	50	85	133	321	1	n/a	n/a	590
2010	49	77	140	306	3	n/a	n/a	575
2011	57	94	156	353	1	0	0	661
2012	53	65	156	396	1	5	2	678
2013	54	58	161	403	1	3	1	681
2014	54	57	170	396	3	0	1	681
2015	54	53	155	391	5	0	0	658
2016	43	57	147	439	7	0	0	693
2017	47	47	135	451	11	4	0	695
2018	43	54	145	449	15	4	0	710
2019	38	55	139	415	15	3	1	666
2020	48	64	132	416	11	1	2	674
2021	44	57	136	415	9	3	4	668
2022	47	49	125	395	6	4	8	634
2023	38	50	119	374	3	3	6	593
2024	47	44	112	403	5	4	11	626

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 56 Norwood Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	540	30.9	17.4	n/a
1990	564	36.9	15.2	n/a
1991	615	37.9	16.2	n/a
1992	606	38.0	15.9	n/a
1993	592	37.1	16.0	n/a
1994	620	38.0	16.3	n/a
1995	751	39.0	19.3	n/a
1996	751	39.0	19.3	n/a
1997	681	42.2	16.1	89.1
1998	625	38.0	16.4	82.4
1999	593	37.9	15.6	85.8
2000	522	34.0	15.4	99.4
2001	491	37.0	13.3	99.4
2002	550	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	550	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	510	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	530	0.0	n/a	0
2006	535	34.0	15.7	81.9
2007	521	38.5	13.5	90.2
2008	561	40.5	13.9	86.3
2009	590	42.1	14.0	86.3
2010	575	44.5	12.9	n/a
2011	661	45.3	14.5	86.4
2012	678	41.7	16.2	86.3
2013	681	41.0	16.6	87.1
2014	681	45.0	15.1	99.6
2015	658	41.0	16.0	70.4
2016	693	43.0	16.1	75.6
2017	695	44.9	15.4	72.9
2018	710	49.0	14.4	85.6
2019	666	47.0	14.1	82.7
2020	674	43.0	15.6	84.7
2021	668	46.0	14.5	84.3
2022	634	44.0	14.4	82.5
2023	593	42.5	13.9	85.5
2024	626	46.4	13.4	90.1

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 56 Norwood Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	540	30.9	17.4	n/a
1990	564	36.9	15.2	n/a
1991	615	37.9	16.2	n/a
1992	606	38.0	15.9	n/a
1993	592	37.1	16.0	n/a
1994	620	38.0	16.3	n/a
1995	751	39.0	19.3	n/a
1996	751	39.0	19.3	n/a
1997	681	42.2	16.1	89.1
1998	625	38.0	16.4	82.4
1999	593	37.9	15.6	85.8
2000	522	34.0	15.4	99.4
2001	491	37.0	13.3	99.4
2002	550	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	550	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	510	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	530	0.0	n/a	0
2006	535	34.0	15.7	81.9
2007	521	38.5	13.5	90.2
2008	561	40.5	13.9	86.3
2009	590	42.1	14.0	86.3
2010	575	44.5	12.9	n/a
2011	661	45.3	14.5	86.4
2012	678	41.7	16.2	86.3
2013	681	41.0	16.6	87.1
2014	681	45.0	15.1	99.6
2015	658	41.0	16.0	70.4
2016	693	43.0	16.1	75.6
2017	695	44.9	15.4	72.9
2018	710	49.0	14.4	85.6
2019	666	47.0	14.1	82.7
2020	674	43.0	15.6	84.7
2021	668	46.0	14.5	84.3
2022	634	44.0	14.4	82.5
2023	593	42.5	13.9	85.5
2024	626	46.4	13.4	90.1

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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