P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie
Tel:
(212)942-3440
- P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
School Overview
- P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie's student population of 605 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 605 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie is 0.13, 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 | #3893 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie is College Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Equity Project Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Equity Project Charter School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York College Academy Grades: 9-12 | 450 students
0.3 miles
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212)927-1841 0.3 9-12 450 - New York The Equity Project Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 597 students
0.3 miles
549 Audubon Ave-trailer 30
New York, NY 10040
(646)254-6451 0.3 5-8 597 - New York High School For Law & Public Service Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
0.3 miles
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212)342-6130 0.3 9-12 590 - New York Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-11 | 811 students
0.3 miles
108 Coopers St
New York, NY 10034
(212)304-0103 0.3 5-11 811 - New York P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
0.3 miles
93 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212)567-5456 0.3 PK-5 587
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