Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Young Leaders 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Leaders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Young Leaders Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Young Leaders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Leaders Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#3693 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
20%
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
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Young Leaders Elementary School's ranking?
Young Leaders Elementary School is ranked #3693 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Leaders Elementary School often compared to?
Young Leaders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 224 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Young Leaders Elementary School?
205 students attend Young Leaders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Young Leaders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Leaders Elementary School?
Young Leaders Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Leaders Elementary School offer ?
Young Leaders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Leaders Elementary School part of?
Young Leaders Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Leaders Elementary School located?
Young Leaders Elementary School is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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