Ps 49 Willis Avenue
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10454 · New York City Geographic District # 7
#1555 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#27988 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 49 Willis Avenue
Ps 49 Willis Avenue is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District # 7 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 447 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1555th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 447.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 49 Willis Avenue ranks 136th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 49 Willis Avenue by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 49 Willis Avenue
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Choice Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
182 students · 162 m away
Family Life Academy Charter School II
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
858 students · 242 m away
Ps 179
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students · 248 m away
Young Leaders Elementary School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 248 m away
Access Bronx Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
462 students · 348 m away
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 350 m away
South Bronx Classical Charter School II
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
248 students · 350 m away
Ps/Is 224
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students · 379 m away
International Community High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students · 379 m away
Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students · 379 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
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447 students
School 3
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447 students
A A Gates Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 49 Willis Avenue a good school?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue has a Success Index (US) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1555 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 49 Willis Avenue rank in New York?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue ranks #1555 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #27988 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue had 447 students in 2025.
Is Ps 49 Willis Avenue a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 49 Willis Avenue; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.