Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 156 Laurelton 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 156 Laurelton serves a 0.6 square mile area in Springfield Gardens, NY, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest distances from the school reaching up to 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 156 Laurelton's student population of 172 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 156 Laurelton 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. 156 Laurelton is 0.44, 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
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)54.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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. 156 Laurelton's ranking?
P.s. 156 Laurelton is ranked #2894 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 156 Laurelton often compared to?
P.s. 156 Laureltonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 156 Laurelton?
172 students attend P.s. 156 Laurelton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 156 Laurelton students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 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. 156 Laurelton?
P.s. 156 Laurelton has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 156 Laurelton offer ?
P.s. 156 Laurelton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 156 Laurelton part of?
P.s. 156 Laurelton is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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