Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles in New York, NY, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge is about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens's student population of 538 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
Dedicated to the three interrelated concepts of academic excellence, social responsibility and self-esteem.
School Rankings
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is 0.63, 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
#206 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens's ranking?
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is ranked #206 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?
538 students attend P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens offer ?
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens part of?
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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