Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's student population of 512 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is 0.19, 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
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
90%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's ranking?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is ranked #946 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts often compared to?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionheartsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 69 Jackson Heights, Ps 212, Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
512 students attend Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offer ?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts part of?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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