Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens's student population of 182 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 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. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 0.58, 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
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
31%
Black
43%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 81 Thaddeus Stevens's ranking?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens often compared to?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 93 William H Prescott, P.s. 149 Danny Kaye by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
182 students attend P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens offer ?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens part of?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens located?
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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