Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School's student population of 506 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School ranks within the top 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. 90 Edna Cohen School is 0.69, 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
#2096 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School is ranked #2096 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School often compared to?
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 188 Michael E Berdy, P.S. 288 Shirley Tanyhill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School?
506 students attend P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 12% 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. 90 Edna Cohen School?
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School offer ?
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School part of?
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School located?
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Coney Island.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 8/20/2012Principal Greta Hawkins abuses staff and children. The Hawkins woman is reported to the DOE and authorities.Review P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Principal Greta Hawkins abuses staff and children. The Hawkins woman is reported to the DOE and authorities.
Review P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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