Is Christopher Avenue Community School a good school?

Christopher Avenue Community School ranks 957 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Christopher Avenue Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Christopher Avenue Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Christopher Avenue Community School?

Students at Christopher Avenue Community School are 49% Hispanic, 47% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Christopher Avenue Community School

Summary:

Christopher Avenue Community School is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #23, which is ranked 691 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Christopher Avenue Community School has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting its diverse and high-need student population, as evidenced by its improved academic performance, particularly for specific student subgroups. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are higher than the district and state averages, and its performance is particularly noteworthy for female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who have consistently ranked in the top quartile of New York elementary schools in recent years. The school's investment in resources and personalized attention, as well as its ability to adapt and improve over time, are notable strengths.

While Christopher Avenue Community School outperforms many of the nearby schools in the district, including PS 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz, PS 150 Christopher, and Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts, in both ELA and Math proficiency rates, the school still lags behind some higher-performing schools in the area, such as PS/IS 155 Nicholas Herkimer and PS/IS 323, which have consistently higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school's progress and the success of its targeted interventions suggest that it is on a positive trajectory.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 495-5761

District: New York City Geographic District #23

SchoolDigger Rank:
957^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,275

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.9%

African American:

46.8%

White:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christopher Avenue Community School ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.9%), African American (46.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #23. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christopher Avenue Community School is 14.4. 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Christopher Avenue Community School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christopher Avenue Community School is $27,275, which is the 7^th highest among 15 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christopher Avenue Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher Avenue Community School 957^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Christopher Avenue Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #23:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #23 691^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christopher Avenue Community School

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Rank History for all students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	6.61	2300^th	2345	1.9%
2015	10.35	2231^st	2352	5.1%
2016	14.72	2130^th	2366	10.0%
2017	16.56	2100^th	2386	12.0%
2018	26.82	1855^th	2395	22.5%
2019	21.85	1951^st	2413	19.1%
2022	14.43	2208^th	2434	9.3%
2023	67.29	740^th	2439	69.7%
2024	57.57	957^th	2445	60.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.67	1238^th	1859	33.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	18.44	1908^th	2099	9.1%
2023	83.50	239^th	2041	88.3%
2024	67.20	514^th	2078	75.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.10	314^th	730	57.0%
2019	33.26	428^th	570	24.9%
2022	39.95	363^rd	622	41.6%
2023	81.62	67^th	637	89.5%
2024	86.80	60^th	766	92.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.64	1933^rd	2338	17.3%
2019	27.78	1776^th	2357	24.6%
2022	13.94	2214^th	2401	7.8%
2023	60.58	877^th	2403	63.5%
2024	70.43	600^th	2413	75.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.95	1597^th	2340	31.8%
2019	19.37	2001^st	2358	15.1%
2022	17.64	2112^th	2400	12.0%
2023	72.30	582^nd	2400	75.8%
2024	42.02	1377^th	2411	42.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.53	375^th	948	60.4%
2019	43.36	450^th	891	49.5%
2022	24.26	750^th	936	19.9%
2023	67.83	214^th	857	75.0%
2024	65.49	246^th	927	73.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christopher Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	32.68	1075^th	1503	28.5%
2023	81.29	172^nd	1429	88.0%
2024	70.00	343^rd	1531	77.6%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Christopher Avenue Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	1	116	1	49	3	1	0	171
2013	2	163	2	65	7	0	2	241
2014	2	176	1	58	4	0	0	241
2015	3	227	2	87	4	0	1	324
2016	2	215	1	88	2	0	1	309
2017	4	210	0	87	2	0	1	304
2018	2	197	0	98	1	0	1	299
2019	6	193	0	111	1	1	2	314
2020	5	202	2	115	0	0	3	327
2021	4	160	0	111	0	0	2	277
2022	2	127	0	98	0	0	4	231
2023	2	122	1	97	0	0	3	225
2024	5	131	2	137	0	0	5	280

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 Christopher Avenue Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	171	8.0	21.3	0
2013	241	15.0	16.0	98.8
2014	241	22.0	10.9	83.8
2015	324	26.0	12.4	88.3
2016	309	25.0	12.3	89
2017	304	24.9	12.2	97.4
2018	299	26.0	11.4	97.3
2019	314	30.0	10.4	96.2
2020	327	22.0	14.8	96.3
2021	277	25.0	11.0	97.1
2022	231	22.0	10.5	98.3
2023	225	19.8	11.3	96.9
2024	280	19.3	14.4	98.6

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 Christopher Avenue Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	171	8.0	21.3	0
2013	241	15.0	16.0	98.8
2014	241	22.0	10.9	83.8
2015	324	26.0	12.4	88.3
2016	309	25.0	12.3	89
2017	304	24.9	12.2	97.4
2018	299	26.0	11.4	97.3
2019	314	30.0	10.4	96.2
2020	327	22.0	14.8	96.3
2021	277	25.0	11.0	97.1
2022	231	22.0	10.5	98.3
2023	225	19.8	11.3	96.9
2024	280	19.3	14.4	98.6

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.

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