Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Learners And Leaders ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEARNERS AND LEADERS serves a 0.3 square mile area in Ridgewood, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learners And Leaders's student population of 421 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Learners And Leaders ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learners And Leaders is 0.32, which is less 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
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learners And Leaders's ranking?
Learners And Leaders is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Learners And Leaders often compared to?
Learners And Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 68 Cambridge, P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter, P.s. 239 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Learners And Leaders?
421 students attend Learners And Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Learners And Leaders students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learners And Leaders?
Learners And Leaders has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Learners And Leaders offer ?
Learners And Leaders offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Learners And Leaders part of?
Learners And Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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