Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #13, which is ranked 617 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has a significantly higher percentage of African American (53.55%) and Hispanic (33.55%) students compared to the nearby schools, such as Academy of Arts and Letters and Community Partnership Charter School, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,794 and 2,409 out of over 2,400 schools. Its performance on state assessments is also significantly lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math often below 20%. Additionally, Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has a very high percentage of students (77.42% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the increased spending per student at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes, from $24,039 in 2019-2020 to $35,430 in 2022-2023, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes. This suggests that the challenges faced by the school may be specific to its leadership, resources, or instructional practices, rather than solely attributable to the broader district or community factors. The persistent academic and racial disparities at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes underscore the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the students and community.
Students at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes are 54% African American, 34% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks in the bottom 13.1% of New York elementary schools.
New York City Geographic District #13
In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes.