Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt's student population of 351 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt ranks within the bottom 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. 115 Alexander Humboldt is 0.14, 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
#3407 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 115 Alexander Humboldt's ranking?
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt is ranked #3407 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt often compared to?
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldtis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 173, P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
351 students attend P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt offer ?
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt part of?
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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