Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt's student population of 352 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt is 0.13, 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
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt's ranking?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt often compared to?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldtis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 173, P.s. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
352 students attend P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt offer ?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt part of?
P.s. 115 Alexander Humboldt is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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