Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School

9115 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,101 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School's student population of 1,101 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 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 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1186 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
43%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1186 out of 4,093 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 Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School?
1,101 students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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