Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 4 Duke Ellington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 4 Duke Ellington is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
86%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 4 Duke Ellington's ranking?
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 4 Duke Ellington often compared to?
P.s. 4 Duke Ellingtonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 8 Luis Belliard, P.s. 28 Wright Brothers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 4 Duke Ellington?
428 students attend P.s. 4 Duke Ellington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.s. 4 Duke Ellington students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 4 Duke Ellington?
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 4 Duke Ellington offer ?
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 4 Duke Ellington part of?
P.s. 4 Duke Ellington is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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