Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 140 Edward K Ellington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington's student population of 368 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 140 Edward K Ellington often compared to?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Cynthia Jenkins School 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 54% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
368 students attend Ps 140 Edward K Ellington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps 140 Edward K Ellington students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 140 Edward K Ellington offer ?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 140 Edward K Ellington part of?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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