Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 112 Lefferts Park ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 112 Lefferts Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 112 Lefferts Park's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 112 Lefferts Park 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 112 Lefferts Park is 0.67, 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
#1212 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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 112 Lefferts Park's ranking?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park is ranked #1212 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 112 Lefferts Park often compared to?
Ps 112 Lefferts Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 204 Vince Lombardi, Ps 127 Mckinley Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
703 students attend Ps 112 Lefferts Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ps 112 Lefferts Park students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 112 Lefferts Park offer ?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 112 Lefferts Park part of?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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