Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 5 Ellen Lurie serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie's student population of 425 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie 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. 5 Ellen Lurie is 0.22, 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
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-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)67.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. 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. 5 Ellen Lurie's ranking?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie is ranked #4134 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie often compared to?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurieis often viewed alongside schools like Amistad Dual Language School, Washington Heights Academy, P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie?
425 students attend P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie offer ?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie part of?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie located?
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of New York, NY.
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