Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt

Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt is an elementary school in New York City's New York City Geographic District # 1, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 217 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 2140 out of 2445 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.58% to 45.83% in English Language Arts and 5.56% to 66.67% in Math, compared to district rates of 56.85% to 68.39% in ELA and 55.89% to 69.55% in Math. The school serves a high-need student population, with 96.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $43,763, the school's academic outcomes have been declining over the years, suggesting the need for significant interventions.

Interestingly, the nearby East Village Community School and Neighborhood School generally outperform Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, and serve a less economically disadvantaged student population. This suggests that effective strategies used by these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving student achievement at Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt.