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P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer vs. P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud

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School Overview

School
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
245 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2926 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#719 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, 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. 316 Elijah Stroud, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 316 Elijah Stroud who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 316 Elijah Stroud who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
43
Kindergarten Students
37
113
Grade 1 Students
34
94
Grade 2 Students
32
84
Grade 3 Students
29
74
Grade 4 Students
36
80
Grade 5 Students
41
72
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
34%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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