Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Summary:

Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 227 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #16, which is ranked 703 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair has a predominantly African American (72.69%) student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic (16.3%) and White (7.49%) students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some grades and subject areas outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. For example, 4th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency was significantly higher than the district and state, but overall, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates were generally lower than the averages. Interestingly, the school ranks particularly well for low socioeconomic status students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair has a higher per-student spending of $30,228 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1, suggesting it has access to significant resources. However, its academic performance is still mixed, with some schools in the area, such as Ps 40 George W Carver and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks, outperforming Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (86.34%) also indicates it serves a high-needs population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in consistently improving academic outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 820 Hancock St
       Brooklyn, NY  11233


(718) 218-2444

District: New York City Geographic District #16

SchoolDigger Rank:
1354th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,228 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.7%
Hispanic:
16.3%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Compare Details Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair ranks worse than 55.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.7%), Hispanic (16.3%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair is 11.3. 8 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair is $30,228. 6 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair 1354th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:


New York City Geographic District #16:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #16 703rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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Rank History for all students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.84 1662nd 2206 24.7%
2007 18.44 1896th 2219 14.6%
2008 30.56 1746th 2227 21.6%
2009 33.30 1761st 2257 22.0%
2010 31.87 1713th 2263 24.3%
2011 22.96 1876th 2286 17.9%
2012 28.47 1803rd 2320 22.3%
2013 20.67 1956th 2325 15.9%
2014 11.97 2168th 2345 7.5%
2015 7.98 2279th 2352 3.1%
2016 76.32 489th 2366 79.3%
2017 28.67 1775th 2386 25.6%
2018 41.22 1437th 2395 40.0%
2019 25.95 1828th 2413 24.2%
2022 42.91 1373rd 2434 43.6%
2023 43.34 1354th 2439 44.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 955th 1941 50.8%
2019 35.16 1139th 1859 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.27 130th 2099 93.8%
2023 50.12 898th 2041 56.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 201st 730 72.5%
2019 41.78 333rd 570 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.19 1227th 2338 47.5%
2019 25.65 1829th 2357 22.4%
2022 47.70 1230th 2401 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.11 1592nd 2340 32.0%
2019 30.84 1697th 2358 28.0%
2022 42.48 1381st 2400 42.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.76 703rd 891 21.1%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Open Quote Amazing school. So many opportunities were afforded to my son. Mrs Gates is an amazing principal and Ms Tonsell is an amazing human who dedicates her life to the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 627 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1990 0 593 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 0 535 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 0 523 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 4 495 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 5 525 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 9 597 0 29 5 n/a n/a 0 640
1996 9 597 0 29 5 n/a n/a 0 640
1997 3 604 0 35 12 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 2 688 0 35 21 n/a n/a 0 746
1999 10 643 3 38 24 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 17 639 2 50 27 n/a n/a 0 735
2001 13 629 3 50 22 n/a n/a 0 717
2002 12 608 4 65 15 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 12 608 4 65 15 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 14 581 3 66 10 n/a n/a 0 674
2005 9 472 3 57 9 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 8 430 2 54 5 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 5 396 1 47 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 9 364 3 45 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 7 344 6 67 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 13 375 6 65 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 15 361 4 57 2 0 0 0 439
2012 19 328 6 53 3 0 0 0 409
2013 10 298 6 47 0 0 0 0 361
2014 11 243 5 48 1 0 2 0 310
2015 8 211 1 42 0 0 2 0 264
2016 7 192 1 33 2 0 2 0 237
2017 6 164 0 33 2 0 3 0 208
2018 6 172 0 29 1 0 1 0 209
2019 5 164 2 34 1 6 1 0 213
2020 16 180 2 40 1 4 1 0 244
2021 13 144 0 32 0 2 3 0 194
2022 10 163 0 43 1 1 7 0 225
2023 17 165 1 37 1 0 6 0 227

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 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 648 35.8 18.1 n/a
1990 627 36.9 16.9 n/a
1991 561 37.9 14.8 n/a
1992 555 30.9 17.9 n/a
1993 520 27.0 19.3 n/a
1994 550 30.0 18.3 n/a
1995 640 29.1 22.0 n/a
1996 640 29.1 22.0 n/a
1997 654 32.1 20.4 91
1998 746 37.2 20.1 90.5
1999 718 40.2 17.9 93.7
2000 735 43.0 17.1 94.4
2001 717 52.0 13.8 76.6
2002 704 n/a n/a n/a
2003 704 n/a n/a n/a
2004 674 n/a n/a n/a
2005 550 42.3 13.0 0
2006 499 41.0 12.2 88.4
2007 450 38.0 11.8 79.3
2008 422 36.0 11.7 79.9
2009 425 33.0 12.9 89.4
2010 460 34.0 13.5 n/a
2011 439 36.2 12.0 86.1
2012 409 31.0 13.1 81.4
2013 361 27.0 13.3 80.3
2014 310 24.0 12.9 86.1
2015 264 21.0 12.5 85.2
2016 237 5.0 47.4 86.1
2017 208 15.6 13.2 88.9
2018 209 16.0 13.0 89
2019 213 19.0 11.1 82.6
2020 244 15.0 16.2 79.1
2021 194 19.0 10.2 85.1
2022 225 21.0 10.7 82.2
2023 227 20.0 11.3 86.3

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 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 648 35.8 18.1 n/a
1990 627 36.9 16.9 n/a
1991 561 37.9 14.8 n/a
1992 555 30.9 17.9 n/a
1993 520 27.0 19.3 n/a
1994 550 30.0 18.3 n/a
1995 640 29.1 22.0 n/a
1996 640 29.1 22.0 n/a
1997 654 32.1 20.4 91
1998 746 37.2 20.1 90.5
1999 718 40.2 17.9 93.7
2000 735 43.0 17.1 94.4
2001 717 52.0 13.8 76.6
2002 704 n/a n/a n/a
2003 704 n/a n/a n/a
2004 674 n/a n/a n/a
2005 550 42.3 13.0 0
2006 499 41.0 12.2 88.4
2007 450 38.0 11.8 79.3
2008 422 36.0 11.7 79.9
2009 425 33.0 12.9 89.4
2010 460 34.0 13.5 n/a
2011 439 36.2 12.0 86.1
2012 409 31.0 13.1 81.4
2013 361 27.0 13.3 80.3
2014 310 24.0 12.9 86.1
2015 264 21.0 12.5 85.2
2016 237 5.0 47.4 86.1
2017 208 15.6 13.2 88.9
2018 209 16.0 13.0 89
2019 213 19.0 11.1 82.6
2020 244 15.0 16.2 79.1
2021 194 19.0 10.2 85.1
2022 225 21.0 10.7 82.2
2023 227 20.0 11.3 86.3

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
201597.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,760 (7.0%) $23,534 (93.0%) $25,294
2020 $1,570 (7.3%) $20,043 (92.7%) $21,612
2021 $2,693 (9.1%) $26,926 (90.9%) $29,619
2022 $3,122 (11.0%) $25,299 (89.0%) $28,421
2023 $2,228 (7.4%) $28,000 (92.6%) $30,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1828th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1354th of 2439 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)2833.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #16)4644.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)3160
 29%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #16)4951.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)1976.9
 57.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #16)4447.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)1933.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #16)4139
 2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)5042.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #16)3240.2
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair)6315.4
 47.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #16)3434.7
 0.7%
   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 Students213227
 6.6%
African American164165
 0.6%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3437
 8.8%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White517
 240%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%86.3%
 3.7%


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Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair ranks 1354th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair.

Students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald McNair are 73% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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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