Serving 1,024 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks in the top 30% 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 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 104 Fort Hamilton School serves an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school, reaching a maximum of 1.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
It's great to be part of our Wolfpack
School Rankings
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School 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
#947 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School's ranking?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is ranked #947 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School often compared to?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock 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 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School?
1,024 students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School offer ?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School part of?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School located?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fort Hamilton.
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