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P.s. 140 Nathan Straus vs. P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold

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School Overview

School
P.s. 140 Nathan Straus
123 Ridge St
New York, NY 10002
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold
293 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 140 Nathan Straus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 140 Nathan Straus 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
368 students
201 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3427 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4185 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 140 Nathan Straus by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
24
Kindergarten Students
25
20
Grade 1 Students
19
29
Grade 2 Students
35
29
Grade 3 Students
23
32
Grade 4 Students
34
33
Grade 5 Students
35
34
Grade 6 Students
62
-
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
62
-
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 140 Nathan Straus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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