Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins's student population of 364 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins 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. 136 Roy Wilkins is 0.36, 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
#3453 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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. 136 Roy Wilkins's ranking?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is ranked #3453 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins often compared to?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkinsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 36 Saint Albans School, P.s. 134 Hollis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins?
364 students attend P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins offer ?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins part of?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins located?
P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.
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