Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 11:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School 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. 114 Ryder Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#2229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
75%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School is ranked #2229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School?
390 students attend P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School part of?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School located?
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
This school is amazing! I My teachers so much! They are fantastic people! More people need to come here (also because I need more friends) but please enroll in this beautiful school!
5 2/11/2020
Sad to see the academic slide. I am an alumnus. I hope and pray that conditions and grades improve for each and every student there.
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