Serving 1,187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 7 LOUIS F SIMEONE serves a 0.3 square mile area in Elmhurst, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone's student population of 1,187 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,187 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone ranks within the top 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. 7 Louis F Simeone is 0.55, 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
#1383 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
58%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
31%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone's ranking?
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone is ranked #1383 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone often compared to?
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeoneis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 13 Clement C Moore by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone?
1,187 students attend P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone?
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone offer ?
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone part of?
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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