Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 136 Roy Wilkins serves an attendance zone in Saint Albans, NY, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum of 0.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins's student population of 336 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins 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. 136 Roy Wilkins is 0.42, 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
#3582 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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. 136 Roy Wilkins's ranking?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is ranked #3582 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins often compared to?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkinsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 36 Saint Albans School, P.s. 134 Hollis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins?
336 students attend P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins offer ?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins part of?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins located?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.
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