Serving 744 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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 744 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
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 0.68, 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.
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?
744 students attend P.s. 112 Lefferts Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.s. 112 Lefferts Park students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 744 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
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
