Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 47 John Randolph 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 21% (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 12:1 is higher 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 47 John Randolph ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 47 John Randolph's student population of 796 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 47 John Randolph 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 P.S. 47 John Randolph is 0.56, 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
#3924 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
63%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 47 John Randolph is ranked #3924 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 47 John Randolph often compared to?
P.S. 47 John Randolphis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 152 Evergreen, P.S. 36 Unionport, Dr Emmett W Bassett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% 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 P.S. 47 John Randolph?
796 students attend P.S. 47 John Randolph.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.S. 47 John Randolph students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 47 John Randolph?
P.S. 47 John Randolph has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 47 John Randolph offer ?
P.S. 47 John Randolph offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 47 John Randolph part of?
P.S. 47 John Randolph is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 47 John Randolph located?
P.S. 47 John Randolph is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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