Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District # 2

The 36 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District # 2 serve a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority focusing on elementary grades (PK-5). These schools exhibit a wide spectrum of academic performance, with some standouts ranking among the top elementary schools in New York, while others struggle to get even half of their students proficient in English Language Arts and Math.

The top-performing schools in the district include Ps 77 Lower Lab School, Ps 150, Ps 234 Independence School, Ps 41 Greenwich Village, and East Side Elementary School-Ps 267. These schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with 80-100% of their students proficient or better in core academic subjects. In contrast, some lower-performing schools in the district struggle to get even 40% of their students to proficiency levels.

The data reveals a strong correlation between a school's poverty level, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower proficiency rates and rankings. Additionally, the schools with the highest per-student spending and smallest class sizes are generally the top academic performers, suggesting that adequate resources and smaller teacher-student ratios are important factors in student success. Overall, the schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 demonstrate a wide range of educational outcomes, with the highest-achieving institutions serving as models for what is possible with the right strategies and support.