Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 156 Laurelton 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 156 Laurelton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 156 Laurelton's student population of 169 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 156 Laurelton 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. 156 Laurelton is 0.39, 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
#3179 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
76%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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. 156 Laurelton's ranking?
P.S. 156 Laurelton is ranked #3179 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 156 Laurelton often compared to?
P.S. 156 Laureltonis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche, P.S. 15 Jackie Robinson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 156 Laurelton?
169 students attend P.S. 156 Laurelton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.S. 156 Laurelton students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 156 Laurelton?
P.S. 156 Laurelton has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 156 Laurelton offer ?
P.S. 156 Laurelton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 156 Laurelton part of?
P.S. 156 Laurelton is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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