Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 104 Bays Water 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 104 Bays Water's student population of 563 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 104 Bays Water 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 Ps 104 Bays Water is 0.58, 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
#3815 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 104 Bays Water's ranking?
Ps 104 Bays Water is ranked #3815 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 104 Bays Water often compared to?
Ps 104 Bays Wateris often viewed alongside schools like Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School, Ps 105 Bay School 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 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 104 Bays Water?
563 students attend Ps 104 Bays Water.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 104 Bays Water students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 104 Bays Water?
Ps 104 Bays Water has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 104 Bays Water offer ?
Ps 104 Bays Water offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 104 Bays Water part of?
Ps 104 Bays Water is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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