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P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks vs. P.s. 40 George W Carver

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School Overview

School
P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks
180 Chauncey St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 40 George W Carver
265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 40 George W Carver ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 40 George W Carver ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
459 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 40 George W Carver over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 40 George W Carver.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 40 George W Carver over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 40 George W Carver with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1460 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#965 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 40 George W Carver, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 40 George W Carver who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 40 George W Carver who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 40 George W Carver by grade.
Pre-K Students
78
81
Kindergarten Students
62
65
Grade 1 Students
58
62
Grade 2 Students
63
73
Grade 3 Students
62
62
Grade 4 Students
63
57
Grade 5 Students
72
65
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
81%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 40 George W Carver, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 40 George W Carver, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 40 George W Carver, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 40 George W Carver, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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