Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 220 Edward Mandel ranks in the bottom 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 220 Edward Mandel serves a 0.2 square mile area in Forest Hills, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
P.S. 220 TODAY’S LEARNER IS TOMORROW’S LEADER
School Rankings
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 220 Edward Mandel is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2228 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 220 Edward Mandel's ranking?
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel is ranked #2228 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 220 Edward Mandel often compared to?
P.s. 220 Edward Mandelis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School, P.s. 101 School In The Gardens, P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 220 Edward Mandel?
616 students attend P.s. 220 Edward Mandel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.s. 220 Edward Mandel students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 220 Edward Mandel?
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 220 Edward Mandel offer ?
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 220 Edward Mandel part of?
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My child has been in this school for five years, since kindergarten. There are many pros and cons to this school.
Pros
- most teachers show concern for the welfare of their students and are friendly and approachable
- school has non-academic classes, such as arts, music, and gym available to all students of all grades
Cons
- office staff is about as unfriendly as it gets; they ignore you when you walk in and then act like you disrupted them from something important
- leadership/mgmt is terrible; when all's well, they are sweet; when issues are brought to their attention, they try to sweep it under the rug and pretend nothing happened.
- not all teachers are properly licensed for what they are teaching; ie. g&t, special ed, etc
- parent coordinators switch every other year; the newest one speaks to parents very loudly as if we were all deaf or as if we were kids
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