Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale's student population of 289 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale is 0.66, 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
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale's ranking?
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale often compared to?
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingaleis often viewed alongside schools like New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale?
289 students attend P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale?
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale offer ?
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale part of?
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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