Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens's student population of 577 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is 0.63, 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
#435 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens's ranking?
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is ranked #435 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?
577 students attend P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens offer ?
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens part of?
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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