Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lorraine Elementary School 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Lorraine Elementary School 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 Lorraine Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lorraine Elementary School?
669 students attend Lorraine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lorraine Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorraine Elementary School?
Lorraine Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lorraine Elementary School offer ?
Lorraine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lorraine Elementary School part of?
I love Lorraine Elementary! While there''s definitely room for improvement in the BPS curriculum city-wide, the teachers are very responsive at Lorraine and treat my kids wonderfully. My children have been happy there, which tells me they''re doing something right. The teacher and admin always handled my issues and questions immediately. They truly care.
- Posted by Parent - Bethany
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
