Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker's student population of 212 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker's ranking?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is ranked #3739 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker often compared to?
Ps 256 Benjamin Bannekeris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 3 Bedford Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
212 students attend Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker offer ?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker part of?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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