Serving 1,103 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School's student population of 1,103 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is 0.70, 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
#1139 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School's ranking?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is ranked #1139 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School often compared to?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School?
1,103 students attend Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School offer ?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School part of?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School located?
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fort Hamilton.
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