Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
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P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell's student population of 236 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell is ranked #396 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell often compared to?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bellis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
236 students attend P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell offer ?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell part of?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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