Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden's student population of 340 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden is 0.53, 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
#1220 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
63%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden often compared to?
P.S. 214 Cadwallader Coldenis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School, P.S. 21 Edward Hart by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden?
340 students attend P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden?
P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden offer ?
P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden part of?
P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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