Ps 72 DR William Dorney
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10465 · New York City Geographic District # 8
#1612 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#29350 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 72 DR William Dorney
Ps 72 DR William Dorney is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District # 8 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 598 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1612th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 598.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 72 DR William Dorney ranks 146th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 72 DR William Dorney by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 72 DR William Dorney
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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361 students · 456 m away
Mott Hall Community School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students · 456 m away
Bronx Delta School
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399 students · 456 m away
MS 101 Edward R Byrne
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576 students · 1.0 km away
Ps 304 Early Childhood School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 1.0 km away
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students · 1.5 km away
Bronx Arts and Science Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students · 1.7 km away
Herbert H Lehman High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,087 students · 2.6 km away
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students · 2.6 km away
Westchester Square Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 72 DR William Dorney a good school?
Ps 72 DR William Dorney has a Success Index (US) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1612 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 72 DR William Dorney rank in New York?
Ps 72 DR William Dorney ranks #1612 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #29350 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
Ps 72 DR William Dorney had 598 students in 2025.
Is Ps 72 DR William Dorney a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 72 DR William Dorney is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 72 DR William Dorney; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.