Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lefferts Gardens Charter School 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 was 21% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
26%
Black
(15-16)88%
18%
White
(15-16)1%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lefferts Gardens Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Lefferts Gardens Charter School?
437 students attend Lefferts Gardens Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lefferts Gardens Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lefferts Gardens Charter School?
Lefferts Gardens Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lefferts Gardens Charter School offer ?
Lefferts Gardens Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lefferts Gardens Charter School part of?
Lefferts Gardens Charter School is part of Lefferts Gardens Charter School District.
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