Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe's student population of 635 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Motto
Achieving Excellence One Student at a Time
School Rankings
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe is 0.30, 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
#4028 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
83%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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. 46 Edgar Allan Poe's ranking?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe is ranked #4028 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe often compared to?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 209, P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe?
635 students attend P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe offer ?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe part of?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe located?
P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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