Serving 327 students in grades 2-5, P.s. 56 Harry Eichler 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 91% 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: 2-5
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler 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. 56 Harry Eichler is 0.66, 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.
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler is ranked #2655 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Harry Eichler?
327 students attend P.s. 56 Harry Eichler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 56 Harry Eichler students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Harry Eichler?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Harry Eichler offer ?
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 56 Harry Eichler part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
