Ps/Is 54

Summary:

PS/IS 54 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and high rates of poverty, as evidenced by the 95.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $23,091, PS/IS 54 has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math ranging from 14.29% to 38.1% for different grade levels. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages, and there are notable differences in academic achievement among student subgroups, with Hispanic students outperforming their male and special education peers. Nearby schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 face similar demographic and academic challenges, suggesting that factors such as socioeconomic status, access to resources, and the quality of instruction may be contributing to the performance issues at PS/IS 54.

While the school's current academic challenges are significant, the higher per-student spending and the presence of nearby schools with similar demographics but better academic outcomes suggest that there may be opportunities for PS/IS 54 to improve its performance through targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices. By addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population and implementing strategies to support student learning, PS/IS 54 may be able to overcome its current challenges and provide a high-quality education for the children of the Bronx community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2703 Webster Ave
       Bronx, NY  10458


(718) 584-4203

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
2184th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,091 Help


Students who attend Ps/Is 54 usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.5%
African American:
18.7%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details Ps/Is 54 ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 30th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.5%), African American (18.7%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps/Is 54 is 15.6, which is the highest among 41 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps/Is 54 is $23,091, which is the 19th highest among 40 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10.
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Ps/Is 54:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 54 2184th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps/Is 54 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 728th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps/Is 54

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Rank History for all students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.41 2174th 2206 1.5%
2007 5.32 2151st 2219 3.1%
2008 9.79 2094th 2227 6.0%
2009 17.67 2010th 2257 10.9%
2010 10.65 2103rd 2263 7.1%
2011 6.40 2206th 2286 3.5%
2012 6.46 2225th 2320 4.1%
2013 7.86 2273rd 2325 2.2%
2014 10.00 2234th 2345 4.7%
2015 11.70 2182nd 2352 7.2%
2016 8.48 2269th 2366 4.1%
2017 8.72 2292nd 2386 3.9%
2018 6.67 2335th 2395 2.5%
2019 19.49 2008th 2413 16.8%
2021 14.59 1970th 2201 10.5%
2022 19.38 2060th 2434 15.4%
2023 14.91 2184th 2439 10.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.97 853rd 938 9.1%
2019 33.31 600th 860 30.2%
2022 16.78 1008th 1027 1.9%
2023 19.45 962nd 1001 3.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.70 1795th 1941 7.5%
2019 45.71 820th 1859 55.9%
2022 26.81 1679th 2031 17.3%
2023 21.62 1802nd 2016 10.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.33 672nd 730 7.9%
2019 53.83 215th 570 62.3%
2022 32.71 450th 622 27.7%
2023 14.48 623rd 637 2.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.69 2280th 2338 2.5%
2019 21.60 1964th 2357 16.7%
2021 30.06 1455th 1955 25.6%
2022 16.89 2130th 2401 11.3%
2023 14.15 2204th 2403 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.57 2295th 2340 1.9%
2019 19.17 2006th 2358 14.9%
2021 27.45 1500th 1961 23.5%
2022 24.43 1926th 2400 19.8%
2023 18.25 2083rd 2400 13.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps/Is 54

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.77 1316th 1392 5.5%
2019 29.20 969th 1315 26.3%
2022 26.41 1207th 1503 19.7%
2023 20.98 1228th 1429 14.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ps/Is 54

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 7 125 27 452 17 n/a n/a 0 628
2001 7 136 33 502 11 n/a n/a 0 689
2002 3 135 30 437 6 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 3 135 30 437 6 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 4 136 26 422 6 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 6 116 20 404 5 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 8 113 21 361 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 6 119 16 353 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 7 114 13 351 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 11 121 15 363 3 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 14 124 12 342 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 7 143 11 348 3 0 0 0 512
2012 7 142 10 343 2 1 0 0 505
2013 2 123 9 329 2 2 0 0 467
2014 4 119 11 337 4 0 1 0 476
2015 3 142 8 327 4 0 0 0 484
2016 2 136 10 355 2 0 0 0 505
2017 2 124 3 359 1 7 0 0 496
2018 4 112 5 351 2 9 0 0 483
2019 9 108 2 340 3 10 0 0 472
2020 9 98 0 334 2 9 0 0 452
2021 9 95 1 317 2 7 1 0 432
2022 8 64 1 286 2 8 4 0 373
2023 9 68 3 271 3 5 5 0 364

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/Is 54

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 628 27.1 23.2 99
2001 689 38.0 18.1 98.5
2002 611 n/a n/a n/a
2003 611 n/a n/a n/a
2004 594 n/a n/a n/a
2005 551 n/a n/a 0
2006 505 42.0 12.0 99.2
2007 496 38.7 12.8 93.3
2008 488 40.0 12.2 95.5
2009 513 37.0 13.9 82.7
2010 494 37.5 13.1 n/a
2011 512 33.5 15.2 93.9
2012 505 34.5 14.6 89.9
2013 467 35.0 13.3 95.9
2014 476 33.0 14.4 92.2
2015 484 32.0 15.1 97.9
2016 505 32.0 15.7 97.6
2017 496 29.6 16.7 98.8
2018 483 34.0 14.2 97.5
2019 472 34.0 13.8 95.8
2020 452 29.0 15.5 95.8
2021 432 31.0 13.9 95.6
2022 373 31.5 11.8 94.1
2023 364 23.2 15.6 95.3

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/Is 54

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 628 27.1 23.2 99
2001 689 38.0 18.1 98.5
2002 611 n/a n/a n/a
2003 611 n/a n/a n/a
2004 594 n/a n/a n/a
2005 551 n/a n/a 0
2006 505 42.0 12.0 99.2
2007 496 38.7 12.8 93.3
2008 488 40.0 12.2 95.5
2009 513 37.0 13.9 82.7
2010 494 37.5 13.1 n/a
2011 512 33.5 15.2 93.9
2012 505 34.5 14.6 89.9
2013 467 35.0 13.3 95.9
2014 476 33.0 14.4 92.2
2015 484 32.0 15.1 97.9
2016 505 32.0 15.7 97.6
2017 496 29.6 16.7 98.8
2018 483 34.0 14.2 97.5
2019 472 34.0 13.8 95.8
2020 452 29.0 15.5 95.8
2021 432 31.0 13.9 95.6
2022 373 31.5 11.8 94.1
2023 364 23.2 15.6 95.3

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps/Is 54

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,813 (10.1%) $16,052 (89.8%) $17,866
2020 $1,212 (6.9%) $16,448 (93.1%) $17,660
2021 $1,734 (9.2%) $17,145 (90.8%) $18,879
2022 $3,880 (16.6%) $19,446 (83.4%) $23,326
2023 $3,293 (14.3%) $19,799 (85.7%) $23,091

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps/Is 54

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2008th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2184th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 54)4438.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3832.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps/Is 54)4123.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3535.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 54)2422.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3736.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps/Is 54)1214.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3433
 1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 54)2528.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)2836.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps/Is 54)1617.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2934.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472364
 22.9%
African American10868
 37%
American Indian33
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic340271
 20.3%
Pacific Islander105
 50%
White99
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%95.3%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ps/Is 54

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Ps/Is 54.

Students at Ps/Is 54 are 74% Hispanic, 19% African American, 2% White, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Ps/Is 54 ranks in the bottom 10.5% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Ps/Is 54 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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