Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry

190-20 109th Rd
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry's student population of 379 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3317 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
55%
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40-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
66%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry's ranking?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is ranked #3317 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry often compared to?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberryis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 134 Hollis, Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
379 students attend Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry offer ?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry part of?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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