Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 131 Abigail Adams 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 131 Abigail Adams's student population of 664 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 131 Abigail Adams ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 131 Abigail Adams is 0.43, 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
#1432 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
74%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 131 Abigail Adams's ranking?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams is ranked #1432 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 131 Abigail Adams often compared to?
Ps 131 Abigail Adamsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 86 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
664 students attend Ps 131 Abigail Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ps 131 Abigail Adams students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 131 Abigail Adams offer ?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 131 Abigail Adams part of?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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