Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 261 Philip Livingston ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 261 Philip Livingston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 261 Philip Livingston's student population of 612 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 261 Philip Livingston ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 261 Philip Livingston 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
#1545 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 261 Philip Livingston's ranking?
Ps 261 Philip Livingston is ranked #1545 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 261 Philip Livingston often compared to?
Ps 261 Philip Livingstonis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 29 John M Harrigan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 261 Philip Livingston?
612 students attend Ps 261 Philip Livingston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ps 261 Philip Livingston students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 261 Philip Livingston?
Ps 261 Philip Livingston has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 261 Philip Livingston offer ?
Ps 261 Philip Livingston offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 261 Philip Livingston part of?
Ps 261 Philip Livingston is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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