Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 56 Lewis H Latimer serves a compact 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer's student population of 253 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 Lewis H Latimer is 0.70, 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
#2926 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
41%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer's ranking?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer is ranked #2926 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer often compared to?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimeris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer?
253 students attend P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer offer ?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer part of?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer located?
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clinton Hill.
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