P.S. 26 Rufus King
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(718)464-4505
- P.S. 26 Rufus King serves 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- P.S. 26 Rufus King's student population of 689 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 689 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 26 Rufus King's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 26 Rufus King is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1219 out of 4,239 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 61% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 11% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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