Ps 5 Ellen Lurie

3703 10th Ave
New York, NY 10034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 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% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 5 Ellen Lurie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 5 Ellen Lurie's student population of 470 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 5 Ellen Lurie 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 5 Ellen Lurie is 0.20, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
55%
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21-39%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
89%
29%
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Black
7%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 5 Ellen Lurie's ranking?
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie 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 5 Ellen Lurie often compared to?
Ps 5 Ellen Lurieis often viewed alongside schools like Amistad Dual Language School, Washington Heights Academy, Ps 152 Dyckman Valley 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 5 Ellen Lurie?
470 students attend Ps 5 Ellen Lurie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ps 5 Ellen Lurie students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 5 Ellen Lurie offer ?
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 5 Ellen Lurie part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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