Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington ranks in the top 30% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington's student population of 316 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington 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 P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington is 0.60, 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
#1171 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
57%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington's ranking?
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington is ranked #1171 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington often compared to?
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Cynthia Jenkins School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington?
316 students attend P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington?
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington offer ?
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington part of?
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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