P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs

440 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs 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 45-49% (which is lower than 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 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : PS 111 Adolph S Ochs serves a 0.7 square mile attendance zone in New York, NY, where most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 0.9 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
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School Overview

P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

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School Rankings

P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs 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. 111 Adolph S Ochs is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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45-49%
52%

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45-49%
49%

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70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

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Asian
9%
10%

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Hispanic
57%
31%

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Black
17%
15%

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White
13%
39%

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Two or more races
3%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
87%
0.63

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(22-23)
80.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs's ranking?
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs often compared to?
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 212 Midtown West, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs?
398 students attend P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs?
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs offer ?
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs part of?
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : PS 111 Adolph S Ochs serves a 0.7 square mile attendance zone in New York, NY, where most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 0.9 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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