Ps 207

Summary:

PS 207 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 336 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 715 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 207 faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.33% of 3rd graders, 41.38% of 4th graders, and 29.73% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 30.09%, 35.01%, and 28.92%, respectively. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade was relatively stronger, with 84.21% of students being proficient or better, compared to the district average of 21.38%. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these academic challenges.

Comparing PS 207 to nearby schools, both within and outside the district, highlights the need for the school to learn from and adopt best practices from higher-performing institutions in the area. For example, PS 86 Kingsbridge Heights and Milton Fein School, both within the same district, have performed better academically than PS 207, while PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil, also in the same district, has significantly outperformed PS 207. Additionally, Amber Charter School Kingsbridge, a public charter school located near PS 207, has also outperformed the school in both ELA and Math proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3030 Godwin Ter
       Bronx, NY  10463-5399


(718) 796-9645

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
1382nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,742 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.4%
African American:
8.0%
White:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details Ps 207 ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.4%), African American (8%), White (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 207 is 12.9. 30 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 207 is $22,742, which is the 20th highest among 40 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 207:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 207 1382nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 207 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

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

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Rank History for Ps 207

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Rank History for all students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.32 2086th 2201 5.2%
2022 10.47 2305th 2434 5.3%
2023 22.89 1962nd 2439 19.6%
2024 42.04 1382nd 2445 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.21 751st 1027 26.9%
2023 37.23 617th 1001 38.4%
2024 40.58 572nd 1066 46.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.41 1782nd 2031 12.3%
2023 38.41 1142nd 2016 43.4%
2024 71.21 373rd 2110 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.84 1961st 2099 6.6%
2023 31.30 1428th 2041 30.0%
2024 60.01 649th 2078 68.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.97 568th 622 8.7%
2023 36.65 394th 637 38.1%
2024 64.66 176th 766 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.98 1814th 1955 7.2%
2022 13.26 2227th 2401 7.2%
2023 27.07 1828th 2403 23.9%
2024 38.70 1479th 2413 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.91 1850th 1961 5.7%
2022 9.76 2300th 2400 4.2%
2023 23.66 1918th 2400 20.1%
2024 47.09 1227th 2411 49.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.35 772nd 936 17.5%
2024 68.09 222nd 927 76.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.52 1393rd 1503 7.3%
2023 33.79 975th 1429 31.8%
2024 53.06 605th 1531 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 207

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.62 1348th 1399 3.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 24, 2022

Open Quote This is a wonderful and family school oriented. I am super proud that my children attend this school. The teachers, staffs, and administrators are fantastic. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Open Quote Ms. Tara O’Brien (principal) and her team are a wonderful group of teachers and administrative professionals who are always willing and available to help not only the students but us the parents as well with anything we need to help our children succeed. Their curriculum not only focuses on academic development but also in social/ emotional development as well so are children are set up for success throughout the rest of their academic life and life in general. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Open Quote This is a GREAT school! Historically, there were issues, however, six years ago, a new superintendent took over District 10 and a new principal was assigned to PS 207. Ever since, the school has completely turned around. Academics and Social Emotional Learning are a HUGE focus and if you visit the school, there is a warmth and JOY throughout. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Open Quote I love working at this school! The community and staff are so supportive of each other. Here at 207 we make sure to focus on the whole child, working to build each child academically and socially. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, June 4, 2021

Open Quote In all my years working for the DOE, I have met few leaders fully dedicated to the entire well-being of their staff, parents and students. Tara O’Brien is a rare gem in this system. I consider myself very lucky to have worked for her and learned so much from her. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, May 28, 2021

Open Quote The administrative team is committed to making lasting change at 207, to improving students' performance outcomes to meeting the students where they are to ensuring students are cared for to making sure that students are seen, that their social needs are developed and to building students' foundational literacy skills, while developing the professional practice of teachers. Led by principal Tara O'Brien, the admin team is focused on empowering teachers with the skills they need to meet the needs of all learners. They are dedicated to developing students' foundational skills, paying particular attention to writing, so that students are ready to navigate more complex texts and to write with more clarity, substance, detail and sophistication, so that students are ready and able to transition to middle school. In addition, the school is focused on meeting students' social, emotional needs and to making learning relevant, connecting topics to students' lives and to the world around them today. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote Wonderful school! Amazing principal and the secretary is always ready to greet you with a smile on her face. The students love them! Thanks for always going above and beyond for our kids! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote The staff at PS 207 is very helpful and caring. My son has always been excited to go to school and loves his teacher. He has learned so much while he's been there. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote Amazing administration and lots of quality learning taking place for staff and students! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote I have been a teacher in the community for well over 10 years. Most of my experience has been with 207's students once they left PS 207 at the end of 2nd grade. Since Ms. O'Brien's administration began I started to notice a shift in the attitude and behavior of students. This year I had the pleasure of joining the PS 207 staff and can say in all honesty that students truly love coming into our building. Throughout the year we focus on building their social emotional learning as well as the academic learning. ROCKS values (Respect, Organization, Cooperation, Kindness and Safety) are reinforced throughout everything we do and children have embraced these values in their lives. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote PS 207 is an amazing school with top notch staff and leaders at the helm. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote The teachers are the best and are very loving to the students. They teach all subjects until fifth grade. They are great with the parents and have great relationships. The teacher's work very hard and love their job. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote PS 207 is a school that prioritizes teaching that is culturally responsive, hands on, and student driven. It is a school that values teamwork and collective growth and all students and staff are valued. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote The school and staff are very supportive of the students individual needs. PS 207 is a wonderful learning environment that values academic growth and social emotional development. Students are provided the opportunity to engage in collaborative work to solve problems. There is an emphasis on growing leaders and instilling core values in the children at PS 207. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 207

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 47 55 5 309 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 71 70 8 329 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1991 60 70 10 314 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 81 70 19 332 6 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 70 130 21 538 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 50 125 23 554 6 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 31 84 20 514 19 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 31 84 20 514 19 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 24 84 24 470 10 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 22 107 21 498 3 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 29 104 29 496 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2000 28 101 27 488 5 n/a n/a 0 649
2001 22 94 23 484 5 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 23 75 22 450 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 23 75 22 450 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 21 76 22 420 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 17 81 22 433 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2006 21 55 20 396 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2007 15 56 13 403 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 21 55 16 401 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 23 52 14 391 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 19 47 18 348 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 21 43 15 347 4 0 0 0 430
2012 19 29 9 342 6 1 2 0 408
2013 20 29 6 334 4 1 2 0 396
2014 14 33 6 323 2 0 2 0 380
2015 11 37 8 305 1 0 1 0 363
2016 18 41 10 327 3 0 0 0 399
2017 18 27 12 280 1 1 0 0 339
2018 24 23 14 243 1 2 0 0 307
2019 22 32 17 262 0 3 1 0 337
2020 24 26 12 313 2 3 1 0 381
2021 26 26 8 327 3 2 1 0 393
2022 23 25 12 285 2 2 2 0 351
2023 24 27 12 270 1 1 1 0 336

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 207

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 21.9 18.9 n/a
1990 478 23.9 20.0 n/a
1991 454 25.4 17.8 n/a
1992 508 21.0 24.1 n/a
1993 762 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 758 2.0 379.0 n/a
1995 668 35.3 18.9 n/a
1996 668 35.3 18.9 n/a
1997 612 37.0 16.5 93.1
1998 651 40.0 16.3 90.2
1999 661 43.0 15.4 87.1
2000 649 43.0 15.1 88.8
2001 628 42.0 15.0 91.7
2002 573 n/a n/a n/a
2003 573 n/a n/a n/a
2004 540 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 41.0 13.5 0
2006 492 39.0 12.6 83.7
2007 487 42.3 11.5 90.6
2008 495 37.0 13.4 90.7
2009 484 37.0 13.1 92.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 n/a
2011 430 27.3 15.7 78.8
2012 408 26.0 15.6 78.4
2013 396 22.9 17.2 78
2014 380 25.9 14.6 95.3
2015 363 25.0 14.5 77.4
2016 399 27.0 14.7 71.2
2017 339 25.7 13.1 70.2
2018 307 21.0 14.6 85.7
2019 337 23.8 14.1 90.2
2020 381 27.0 14.1 85.8
2021 393 30.0 13.1 87
2022 351 27.0 13.0 84.3
2023 336 26.0 12.9 86.9

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 207

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 21.9 18.9 n/a
1990 478 23.9 20.0 n/a
1991 454 25.4 17.8 n/a
1992 508 21.0 24.1 n/a
1993 762 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 758 2.0 379.0 n/a
1995 668 35.3 18.9 n/a
1996 668 35.3 18.9 n/a
1997 612 37.0 16.5 93.1
1998 651 40.0 16.3 90.2
1999 661 43.0 15.4 87.1
2000 649 43.0 15.1 88.8
2001 628 42.0 15.0 91.7
2002 573 n/a n/a n/a
2003 573 n/a n/a n/a
2004 540 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 41.0 13.5 0
2006 492 39.0 12.6 83.7
2007 487 42.3 11.5 90.6
2008 495 37.0 13.4 90.7
2009 484 37.0 13.1 92.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 n/a
2011 430 27.3 15.7 78.8
2012 408 26.0 15.6 78.4
2013 396 22.9 17.2 78
2014 380 25.9 14.6 95.3
2015 363 25.0 14.5 77.4
2016 399 27.0 14.7 71.2
2017 339 25.7 13.1 70.2
2018 307 21.0 14.6 85.7
2019 337 23.8 14.1 90.2
2020 381 27.0 14.1 85.8
2021 393 30.0 13.1 87
2022 351 27.0 13.0 84.3
2023 336 26.0 12.9 86.9

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
201598.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 207

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,560 (8.5%) $16,811 (91.5%) $18,371
2020 $1,334 (7.6%) $16,230 (92.4%) $17,564
2021 $1,891 (10.5%) $16,107 (89.5%) $17,998
2022 $3,994 (17.6%) $18,645 (82.4%) $22,638
2023 $2,673 (11.8%) $20,070 (88.3%) $22,742

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 207

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 207)2435.2
 11.2%
   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 207)2035.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3535.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337336
 0.3%
African American3227
 15.6%
American Indian01
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic262270
 3.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White2224
 9.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%86.9%
 3.3%


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Ps 207 ranks 1382nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 207 are 80% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% White, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Ps 207.


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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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