Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 112 Lefferts Park 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 112 Lefferts Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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P.S. 112 Lefferts Park's student population of 728 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park 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. 112 Lefferts Park is 0.67, 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
#1140 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 112 Lefferts Park is ranked #1140 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 112 Lefferts Park often compared to?
P.S. 112 Lefferts Parkis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi, P.S. 127 Mckinley Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 112 Lefferts Park?
728 students attend P.S. 112 Lefferts Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.S. 112 Lefferts Park students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 112 Lefferts Park?
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 112 Lefferts Park offer ?
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 112 Lefferts Park part of?
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 112 Lefferts Park located?
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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