Serving 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 214 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 214's student population of 838 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Starts with Believing
P.s. 214 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. 214 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3860 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
21%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is P.s. 214's ranking?
P.s. 214 is ranked #3860 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 214 often compared to?
P.s. 214is often viewed alongside schools like Emolior Academy, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 214?
838 students attend P.s. 214.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 214 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 214?
P.s. 214 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 214 offer ?
P.s. 214 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 214 part of?
P.s. 214 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 214 located?
P.s. 214 is located in the West Farms neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in West Farms.
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I want to know uniform colors
My son is going to start 6th grade in September . Anybody knows the color of uniforms thanks.
I'M A STUDENT. THIS IS AWESOME also the uniform colors r royal blue.
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