Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 40 Samuel Huntington serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles in Jamaica, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington's student population of 399 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Everyone Strives for Excellence & South Jamaica Soars High
School Rankings
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington ranks within the top 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. 40 Samuel Huntington is 0.67, 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
#1309 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White and Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington's ranking?
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington is ranked #1309 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington often compared to?
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntingtonis often viewed alongside schools like David N Dinkins School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington?
399 students attend P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington?
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington offer ?
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington part of?
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
P.S.40 Samuel Huntington is not a good school the school is very bad. In P.S.40, a student has a book she writes her feelings in, something like a journal. Therefore, a teacher in P.S.40 took her book and read it without the girl's permission. The girl mistakenly left the book at lunch. Then a person found the book and gave it to the teacher. Now the teacher shared what the girl wrote with other teachers. The girl wrote a fiction love story trying to relate to Romeo and Juliet. Now the teacher called the girl nasty in front of the whole class. Now the girl is going to get in trouble for what she wrote personally. It said in front of the book that the book is PRIVATE and PLEASE DO NOT READ, IF FOUND GIVE IT TO THE OWNER IN CLASS 5-501. What kind of EVIL Teacher shares somebody's Personal feeling to other people? I suggest you do not bring your child to P.S.40 Samuel Huntington School. That school is not safe for your child. The teachers are nosy and they make students grade the PRATICE Ela. What kind of teacher makes a student grade a practice test without any answer the student that mark the test just guess if the answer is right. THERE WAS THIS LUNCH AID THAT CALLED A GIRL IN FIFTH GRADE A BALD HEADED WEASEL JUST BECAUSE THE GIRL ROLLED HER EYES AT THE LUCH AID. Now is it a crime to roll your eyes: No, it is not. In addition, a teacher was threatened to be killed by a student. What do you think the consequences for that is; Being expelled but what did that child get. Getting moved to another class. That is not enough the person who had the guts to say that to a teacher. The person who said to a teacher I am going to kill you can do something violent to any of your children. This are reason P.S.40 Samuel Huntington is not a good school for your child.
2 10/10/2025
P.S. 40 needs better program to teach the children what need to learn. P.S. need to create better activities to have parents interested in participating in school. I don't like to go to the PTA meeting because I feel that the same people always go there. other schools have prices, phone calls, notes, and other ways to get parents to go to meetings. Teachers look tired and unhappy. How can an unhappy person teach my child? why a teachers unhappy? why are teachers always complaining? why is it that the principal is NOT doing anything to make things better? I don't see things getting better at P.S. 40 until the principal works out the teachers whats better for the school. This is the reason why I took my child out of there and will not recommend this school to anyone.
2 10/10/2025
This is a bad school. the school has so many incidents happen. the bullying is that school is out of control. so many emergency tranfers out of that school. the principal does not do anything to control the children the lunchroom is like a mad house. the children have no respect for the adults.I hope something is done.
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