Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 2 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 2's student population of 272 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We can. We will. End of Story.
School Rankings
P.s. 2 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. 2 is 0.70, 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
#4031 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
45%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
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. 2's ranking?
P.s. 2 is ranked #4031 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 2?
272 students attend P.s. 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 2 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 2?
P.s. 2 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 2 offer ?
P.s. 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 2 part of?
P.s. 2 is part of Troy City School District.
School Reviews
5 11/9/2010
Teachers need to be of a certain breed to teach at school two.These teachers are hard workers and deserve credit along with the principal. Building is in immaculate condition.
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