Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra's student population of 718 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
718 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra 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. 14 Senator John Calandra is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2573 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
17%
39%
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
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra's ranking?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra is ranked #2573 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra often compared to?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandrais often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 71 Rose E Scala, P.s. 108 Philip J Abinanti by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra?
718 students attend P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra offer ?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra part of?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra located?
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra is located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pelham Bay.
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