Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 115 ALEXANDER HUMBOLDT serves a compact attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families within this area are typically a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt's student population of 350 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt 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. 115 Alexander Humboldt is 0.15, 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
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
92%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 115 Alexander Humboldt's ranking?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt often compared to?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldtis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 173, P.s. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
350 students attend P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt offer ?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt part of?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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