Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry's student population of 379 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 0.52, 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
#3533 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
66%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry's ranking?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is ranked #3533 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry often compared to?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberryis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 134 Hollis, Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
379 students attend Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry offer ?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry part of?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry located?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.
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