Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 104 Bays Water 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 104 Bays Water ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 104 Bays Water's student population of 505 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 104 Bays Water 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. 104 Bays Water is 0.56, 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
#3815 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 104 Bays Water's ranking?
P.s. 104 Bays Water is ranked #3815 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 104 Bays Water often compared to?
P.s. 104 Bays Wateris often viewed alongside schools like Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School, P.s. 105 Bay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 104 Bays Water?
505 students attend P.s. 104 Bays Water.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 104 Bays Water students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 104 Bays Water?
P.s. 104 Bays Water has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 104 Bays Water offer ?
P.s. 104 Bays Water offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 104 Bays Water part of?
P.s. 104 Bays Water is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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