Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 11 William T Harris ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 11 William T Harris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 11 William T Harris's student population of 730 students has declined by 16% 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
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 11 William T Harris ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 11 William T Harris is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 11 William T Harris's ranking?
Ps 11 William T Harris is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 11 William T Harris often compared to?
Ps 11 William T Harrisis often viewed alongside schools like Sixth Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 11 William T Harris?
730 students attend Ps 11 William T Harris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps 11 William T Harris students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 11 William T Harris?
Ps 11 William T Harris has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 11 William T Harris offer ?
Ps 11 William T Harris offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 11 William T Harris part of?
Ps 11 William T Harris is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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