Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith's student population of 217 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith 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. 1 Alfred E Smith is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith's ranking?
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith is ranked #2894 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith often compared to?
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smithis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, Peck Slip School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith?
217 students attend P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith?
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith offer ?
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith part of?
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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