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P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's student population of 473 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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 P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2583 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts's ranking?
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is ranked #2583 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts often compared to?
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionheartsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 69 Jackson Heights, P.S. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
473 students attend P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offer ?
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts part of?
P.S. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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