Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School's student population of 904 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
HERE AT P.S. 50, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT CULTIVATES ALL OF OUR STUDENTS' STRENGTHS BY NURTURING THEIR VERBAL, MATHEMATICAL, SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, KINESTHETIC ABILITIES. IT IS OUR GOAL TO PREPARE OUR CHILDREN TO BECOME LIFELON
School Rankings
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School 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. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is ranked #2244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
904 students attend P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School part of?
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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