Serving 323 students in grades 2-5, Ps 56 Harry Eichler 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 56 Harry Eichler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 56 Harry Eichler's student population of 323 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 56 Harry Eichler 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 56 Harry Eichler is 0.65, 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
#3006 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 56 Harry Eichler's ranking?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler is ranked #3006 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 56 Harry Eichler often compared to?
Ps 56 Harry Eichleris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 51 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
323 students attend Ps 56 Harry Eichler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps 56 Harry Eichler students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 56 Harry Eichler offer ?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 56 Harry Eichler part of?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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