Central Park East I

1573 MADISON AVENUE, NY · District 4 · Manhattan

Pre-K
157
Enrollment
—
Avg Class Size
44.4%
Math Proficient
50%
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
PK, 0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: Central Park East I (PS 497) is a elementary school in East Harlem South, District 4. Enrollment: 157 students. Math proficiency: 44.4%. ELA proficiency: 50%. Pre-K program available. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

Central Park East I is a elementary school in East Harlem South, serving grades PK, 0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05. Located in District 4, Manhattan, the school enrolls 157 students with an average class size of —.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 44.4%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeElementary
District4
3KNo
Pre-K✓ Yes
G&TNo
K Seats21
Phone212-860-5821
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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