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Central Park East I

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Central Park East I ranks 401 st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

401^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Central Park East I is a high-performing elementary school in New York City's District 4, serving 156 students in grades PK-5. The school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency, with 77.78% of 3rd graders and 66.67% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, and 80% of 3rd graders and 75% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Math, compared to the district's 43.59% and 51.74% in ELA, and 46.13% and 44.19% in Math, respectively.

Central Park East I's strong academic performance is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools. For example, Ps 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex and Mosaic Preparatory Academy have significantly lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. However, the nearby Tag Young Scholars, a public magnet school, outperforms Central Park East I in almost all academic metrics, suggesting that the magnet school model may be particularly effective in this area.

Despite the school's academic success, it serves a population with a significant economic need, with 44.1% to 50.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's investment in per-student spending, which has increased from $20,922 in 2020-2021 to $33,515 in 2023-2024, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 14.4 over the past few years, may contribute to its strong performance. Overall, Central Park East I stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the district, offering a quality education to its diverse student population.

169

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,743

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1573 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10029

(212) 860-5821

District: New York City Geographic District # 4

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.2%

White:

26.0%

African American:

17.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2014 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (73% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of New York elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in New York City Geographic District # 4

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg45%

New York avg54%

401^st of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 17Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4

669^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 4 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	401 of 2445	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.3	993 of 2445	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	1204 of 2439	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.7	716 of 2434	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.9	989 of 2413	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.8	1485 of 2395	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.7	1771 of 2386	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.9	1632 of 2366	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	74.4	543 of 2352	76.9%	★★★★☆
2014	81.4	337 of 2345	85.6%	★★★★☆
2013	77.6	429 of 2325	81.5%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	715 of 2320	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.9	1148 of 2286	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.9	1217 of 2263	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.3	1544 of 2257	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	24.6	1834 of 2227	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	14.3	1972 of 2219	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	8.5	2111 of 2206	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math78%+21 vs state

English Language Arts72%+17 vs state

Science62%+17 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, May 11, 2018

This is a wonderful school. The numbers reflect the two difficult years the school community went through due to an abusive principal. That principal is thankfully gone now, and the school is recovering from the damage she inflicted.
The pedagogy and the work in each classroom are truly outstanding. This is a school that still serves as a model of progressive excellence to many in the US and around the world, and rightfully so. Come to visit and see for yourself. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Superb school in an District that is an oasis of average to awful schools. My child is thriving. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, May 7, 2009

The teachers and staff at Central Park East I believe that children "learn through experiencing". In addition to their regular studies students have 'project time' and often visit natural environments that take them outside the classroom.

There is a sense that the teachers understand that every child is unique, may learn differently, and will some day make a special contribution to their community and to the world.

The staff and teachers are intelligent, warm, loving human beings who respect children and seem geniunely proud to be educators.

They put children first. I love this school. Close Quote

Schools Near Central Park East I

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Park East I	Public	PK, KG-5	1573 Madison Ave	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	No	(212) 860-5821	169	12	13.6	47.9%	44 (26.0%)	29 (17.2%)	68 (40.2%)	11 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.9%)	80.7	401^st of 2445 public elementary schools	83.6%		56.3	993^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	59.4%	592					77.8		66.7				80.0		75.0				62.5		$32,743	$1,512	$31,230
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School II	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1573 Madison Ave-Rm 320	New York	10029	New York County	East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School II	Yes	No	No	No	(212) 348-2518	346	31	11.1	91.6%	5 (1.4%)	114 (32.9%)	203 (58.7%)	16 (4.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	28.2	1824^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.4%		20.3	2051^st of 2445 public elementary schools	16.1%	227					29.6	23.3	41.0	46.2	57.9	66.7	66.7	63.3	35.0	31.6	60.7	43.2	22.0	43.9	$25,922	$00	$25,922
Ps 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex	Public	PK, KG-8	1615 Madison Ave	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5803	367	40	9.2	96.2%	7 (1.9%)	91 (24.8%)	254 (69.2%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	18.3	2123^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	13.2%		20.9	2039^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.6%	84	34.6				33.3	51.6	27.6	39.5	21.1	34.9	42.4	31.4	22.9	29.0	28.2	34.8	8.6	34.8	$42,686	$3,615	$39,071
Ps 171 Patrick Henry	Public	PK, KG-8	19 E 103rd St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5801	738	47	15.8	78.9%	45 (6.1%)	163 (22.1%)	429 (58.1%)	69 (9.3%)	7 (0.9%)	11 (1.5%)	14 (1.9%)	93.8	110^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.2	140^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.3%	30			100.0	84.6	100.0	92.3	86.5	86.7	84.7	93.9	100.0	100.0	90.0	96.5	87.5	95.0	50.0	65.0	$30,047	$3,060	$26,986
Lexington Academy (The)	Public	PK, KG-8	131 E 104th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5831	433	52	8.3	97.9%	11 (2.5%)	59 (13.6%)	354 (81.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10.6	2293^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	6.2%		12.3	2285^th of 2445 public elementary schools	6.5%	8					11.8	32.4	29.0	24.2	44.2	43.9	11.4	29.7	33.3	19.4	45.1	23.8	29.0	23.9	$38,983	$3,706	$35,277
Mosaic Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	141 E 111th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 722-3109	206	22	9.4	96.1%	8 (3.9%)	70 (34.0%)	119 (57.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	10.7	2291^st of 2445 public elementary schools	6.3%		9.6	2339^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.3%	48					19.4	13.0	47.8				37.5	13.8	16.0				24.0		$47,180	$3,333	$43,848
Locke School Of Arts And Engineering (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	20 W 112th St	New York	10026	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 534-7490	327	25	13.2	59.9%	62 (19.0%)	93 (28.4%)	124 (37.9%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (11.6%)	41.6	1429^th of 2445 public elementary schools	41.6%		30.2	1741^st of 2445 public elementary schools	28.8%	312					72.7	47.4	55.9				45.8	60.0	33.3				38.2		$36,221	$2,830	$33,392
Amber Charter School East Harlem	Public, Charter	K-6	220 E 106th St	New York	10029	New York County	Amber Charter School East Harlem	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 964-2452	288	25	11.5	93.4%	9 (3.1%)	70 (24.3%)	199 (69.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	49.4	1211^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.5%		33.5	1634^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.2%	423					42.5	56.9	60.0	63.4			50.0	56.6	55.6	48.8			40.0		$23,497	$800	$22,697
Harlem Link Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	21 W 111th St-Rm 357	New York	10026	New York County	Harlem Link Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 289-3249	309	24	12.8	87.1%	9 (2.9%)	187 (60.5%)	100 (32.4%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	50.9	1188^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.4%		38.9	1486^th of 2445 public elementary schools	39.2%	298					51.2	67.6	60.0				48.8	56.4	66.7				35.9		$26,730	$1,055	$25,675
Tag Young Scholars	Public, Magnet	K-8	240 E 109th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	Yes	No	No	(212) 860-6003	576	32	18.1	27.8%	101 (17.5%)	62 (10.8%)	96 (16.7%)	267 (46.4%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (7.5%)	98	8^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.9	5^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.8%	3	98.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.4	98.8	100.0	97.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.8	98.2	91.9	98.1		96.3		$25,497	$1,311	$24,186

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park East I

What is the racial makeup of Central Park East I?

Students at Central Park East I are 40% Hispanic, 26% White, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

What district is Central Park East I in?

New York City Geographic District # 4

How many students attend Central Park East I?

In the 2024-25 school year, 169 students attended Central Park East I.

Is Central Park East I a good school?

Central Park East I ranks 401^st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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