Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's student population of 447 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks within the bottom 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. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is 0.24, 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
#2812 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
87%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's ranking?
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is ranked #2812 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts often compared to?
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionheartsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 212, P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
447 students attend P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offer ?
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts part of?
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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