Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes's student population of 171 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes 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. 54 Samuel C Barnes is 0.66, 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
#4291 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
49%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes's ranking?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes is ranked #4291 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes often compared to?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 67 Charles A Dorsey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes?
171 students attend P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes offer ?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes part of?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes located?
P.s. 54 Samuel C Barnes is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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