Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John Lewis Childs School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Lewis Childs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Lewis Childs School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Lewis Childs School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Lewis Childs School is 0.70, 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
#706 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%

Hispanic
24%
30%

Black
3%
16%

White
43%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Lewis Childs School's ranking?
John Lewis Childs School is ranked #706 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Lewis Childs School often compared to?
John Lewis Childs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floral Park-bellerose School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Lewis Childs School?
688 students attend John Lewis Childs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John Lewis Childs School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Lewis Childs School?
John Lewis Childs School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Lewis Childs School offer ?
John Lewis Childs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Lewis Childs School part of?
John Lewis Childs School is part of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District.
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