Ps 214

Summary:

Ps 214 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 836 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a significant number of African American and English Language Learner students.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Ps 214 has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments below the district and state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner students performing better than Hispanic, Special Education, and low-income students. Nearby schools in the same district, Ps 67 Mohegan School, and the Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School significantly outperform Ps 214, suggesting that effective leadership, teaching practices, and resource allocation can drive higher student achievement even in high-poverty communities.

To improve student outcomes, Ps 214 may need to closely examine its instructional practices, professional development for teachers, and targeted interventions for struggling students, particularly those from historically underserved subgroups. The school could also explore opportunities to collaborate with higher-performing schools or charter networks to learn from their successful strategies and best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1970 W Farms Rd
       Bronx, NY  10460


(718) 589-6728

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1922nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,221 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.3%
African American:
21.8%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Compare Details Ps 214 ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 9th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ps 214 ranks worse than 90.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ps 214 has the largest elementary school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #12. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.3%), African American (21.8%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 214 is 12.2, which is the 9th best among 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 214 is $19,221, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 214:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 214 1922nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 214 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ps 214 1357th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Ps 214 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 214

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.96 1914th 2206 13.2%
2007 12.38 2011th 2219 9.4%
2008 18.40 1946th 2227 12.6%
2009 16.70 2031st 2257 10.0%
2010 20.82 1916th 2263 15.3%
2011 30.18 1742nd 2286 23.8%
2012 27.00 1822nd 2320 21.5%
2013 30.60 1696th 2325 27.1%
2014 22.72 1904th 2345 18.8%
2015 18.55 1985th 2352 15.6%
2016 18.76 2025th 2366 14.4%
2017 19.29 2022nd 2386 15.3%
2018 13.16 2182nd 2395 8.9%
2019 17.10 2083rd 2413 13.7%
2022 15.72 2165th 2434 11.1%
2023 23.88 1922nd 2439 21.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 891st 938 5.0%
2019 25.61 762nd 860 11.4%
2022 39.62 581st 1027 43.4%
2023 31.04 756th 1001 24.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 1598th 1941 17.7%
2019 26.90 1491st 1859 19.8%
2022 27.31 1663rd 2031 18.1%
2023 33.67 1314th 2016 34.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.29 1840th 2045 10.0%
2019 22.42 1715th 2032 15.6%
2022 22.74 1795th 2099 14.5%
2023 34.49 1325th 2041 35.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 635th 730 13.0%
2019 57.74 182nd 570 68.1%
2022 48.97 267th 622 57.1%
2023 40.97 351st 637 44.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.25 2123rd 2338 9.2%
2019 18.87 2028th 2357 14.0%
2022 19.00 2065th 2401 14.0%
2023 30.94 1709th 2403 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.15 2173rd 2340 7.1%
2019 16.27 2089th 2358 11.4%
2022 14.49 2189th 2400 8.8%
2023 18.67 2071st 2400 13.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 642nd 948 32.3%
2019 38.64 522nd 891 41.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 1246th 1392 10.5%
2019 23.24 1100th 1315 16.3%
2022 23.86 1263rd 1503 16.0%
2023 29.84 1063rd 1429 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ps 214

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.14 932nd 1095 14.9%
2007 10.32 1006th 1123 10.4%
2008 13.71 1031st 1185 13.0%
2009 10.37 1123rd 1224 8.3%
2010 19.61 1004th 1243 19.2%
2011 26.93 991st 1295 23.5%
2012 34.81 945th 1337 29.3%
2013 32.92 933rd 1373 32.0%
2014 26.70 1045th 1401 25.4%
2015 22.52 1116th 1407 20.7%
2016 20.32 1194th 1429 16.4%
2017 18.26 1260th 1455 13.4%
2018 16.04 1289th 1438 10.4%
2019 15.58 1300th 1439 9.7%
2022 15.76 1331st 1479 10.0%
2023 16.27 1357th 1500 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 446th 503 11.3%
2019 25.65 447th 473 5.5%
2022 50.80 207th 581 64.4%
2023 29.20 484th 591 18.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.52 1011th 1170 13.6%
2019 24.98 1029th 1139 9.7%
2022 26.97 1078th 1283 16.0%
2023 24.84 1115th 1307 14.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 1121st 1245 10.0%
2019 19.96 1106th 1241 10.9%
2022 19.49 1170th 1306 10.4%
2023 22.91 1117th 1288 13.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.44 423rd 457 7.4%
2019 26.26 334th 392 14.8%
2022 32.16 359th 487 26.3%
2023 30.02 420th 543 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.19 1228th 1353 9.2%
2019 14.27 1266th 1370 7.6%
2022 18.29 1280th 1454 12.0%
2023 17.46 1305th 1463 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 1218th 1352 9.9%
2019 18.87 1187th 1366 13.1%
2022 15.40 1344th 1455 7.6%
2023 17.37 1314th 1464 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 516th 663 22.2%
2019 29.18 481st 653 26.3%
2022 42.08 399th 706 43.5%
2023 34.43 469th 696 32.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ps 214

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.95 722nd 810 10.9%
2019 18.25 739th 826 10.5%
2022 17.97 828th 914 9.4%
2023 21.01 826th 943 12.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ps 214

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 3 92 0 170 4 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 3 154 3 232 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 1 233 2 265 3 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 1 233 2 265 3 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 1 293 4 283 4 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 4 441 7 507 11 n/a n/a 0 970
1999 9 512 6 661 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
2000 6 524 4 625 3 n/a n/a 0 1162
2001 5 441 1 539 4 n/a n/a 0 990
2002 5 402 4 557 5 n/a n/a 0 973
2003 5 402 4 557 5 n/a n/a 0 973
2004 3 403 5 572 7 n/a n/a 0 990
2005 1 357 3 523 5 n/a n/a 0 889
2006 1 311 5 536 7 n/a n/a 0 860
2007 4 274 4 546 9 n/a n/a 0 837
2008 5 263 6 563 12 n/a n/a 0 849
2009 4 252 10 540 10 n/a n/a 0 816
2010 8 258 17 572 10 n/a n/a 0 865
2011 22 252 2 624 24 0 0 0 924
2012 19 260 4 666 24 1 0 0 974
2013 22 251 13 700 22 1 0 0 1009
2014 20 251 20 712 20 0 1 0 1024
2015 17 255 21 724 17 0 2 0 1036
2016 14 277 18 764 16 0 5 0 1094
2017 17 256 34 739 13 2 4 0 1065
2018 11 271 26 753 13 3 7 0 1084
2019 14 271 25 777 10 2 8 0 1107
2020 11 263 26 759 9 4 10 0 1082
2021 8 210 27 725 7 3 8 0 988
2022 7 193 21 693 5 0 7 0 926
2023 8 182 20 621 3 0 2 0 836

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

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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 214

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 269 10.0 26.9 n/a
1994 394 20.0 19.7 n/a
1995 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1996 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1997 585 24.0 24.4 89.6
1998 970 53.1 18.3 79.1
1999 1191 67.7 17.6 64.4
2000 1162 62.3 18.7 66
2001 990 66.8 14.8 96.2
2002 973 n/a n/a n/a
2003 973 n/a n/a n/a
2004 990 n/a n/a n/a
2005 889 n/a n/a 0
2006 860 71.0 12.1 92.6
2007 837 67.3 12.4 90.4
2008 849 70.1 12.1 78.4
2009 816 68.4 11.9 91.4
2010 865 61.9 13.9 n/a
2011 924 65.7 14.0 93.8
2012 974 69.7 13.9 88.9
2013 1009 72.0 14.0 92.5
2014 1024 68.9 14.8 85.8
2015 1036 73.0 14.1 90.3
2016 1094 70.0 15.6 90.2
2017 1065 69.5 15.3 90.3
2018 1084 72.0 15.0 87.5
2019 1107 76.0 14.5 85.4
2020 1082 70.0 15.4 95.4
2021 988 75.0 13.1 92.3
2022 926 71.6 12.9 90
2023 836 68.0 12.2 92.2

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 214

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 269 10.0 26.9 n/a
1994 394 20.0 19.7 n/a
1995 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1996 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1997 585 24.0 24.4 89.6
1998 970 53.1 18.3 79.1
1999 1191 67.7 17.6 64.4
2000 1162 62.3 18.7 66
2001 990 66.8 14.8 96.2
2002 973 n/a n/a n/a
2003 973 n/a n/a n/a
2004 990 n/a n/a n/a
2005 889 n/a n/a 0
2006 860 71.0 12.1 92.6
2007 837 67.3 12.4 90.4
2008 849 70.1 12.1 78.4
2009 816 68.4 11.9 91.4
2010 865 61.9 13.9 n/a
2011 924 65.7 14.0 93.8
2012 974 69.7 13.9 88.9
2013 1009 72.0 14.0 92.5
2014 1024 68.9 14.8 85.8
2015 1036 73.0 14.1 90.3
2016 1094 70.0 15.6 90.2
2017 1065 69.5 15.3 90.3
2018 1084 72.0 15.0 87.5
2019 1107 76.0 14.5 85.4
2020 1082 70.0 15.4 95.4
2021 988 75.0 13.1 92.3
2022 926 71.6 12.9 90
2023 836 68.0 12.2 92.2

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 214

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,239 (8.7%) $12,954 (91.3%) $14,193
2020 $1,378 (9.4%) $13,339 (90.6%) $14,717
2021 $1,977 (12.4%) $13,958 (87.6%) $15,935
2022 $2,937 (15.7%) $15,744 (84.3%) $18,682
2023 $2,128 (11.1%) $17,093 (88.9%) $19,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 214

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2083rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1922nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.5%
Ranks 1300th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1357th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)4140.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)3328.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 214)3851.2
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)3236.1
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)3231.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2728.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 214)3431.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2529.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)2136.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2132.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 214)2122.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2328.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)1428
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2527.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ps 214)1321.6
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1820.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)2029.7
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)1929
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ps 214)1125.6
 14.6%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1728.3
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 214)3040.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2941.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Ps 214)1816
 2%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2130.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ps 214)10072.2
 27.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #12)52.440
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Ps 214)91.962.5
 29.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #12)47.636.7
 10.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1107836
 24.5%
African American271182
 32.8%
American Indian103
 70%
Asian2520
 20%
Hispanic777621
 20.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White148
 42.9%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%92.2%
 6.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 836 students attended Ps 214.

Ps 214 ranks in the bottom 21.2% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Ps 214 are 74% Hispanic, 22% African American, 2% Asian.


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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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