Serving 360 students in grades 2-5, P.s. 56 Harry Eichler 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 56 Harry Eichler serves an attendance zone in Richmond Hill, NY, covering approximately 0.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler's student population of 360 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler 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. 56 Harry Eichler 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
#2533 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 56 Harry Eichler's ranking?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler is ranked #2533 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 56 Harry Eichler often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Harry Eichler?
360 students attend P.s. 56 Harry Eichler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 56 Harry Eichler students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Harry Eichler?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Harry Eichler offer ?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 56 Harry Eichler part of?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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