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P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer

170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 Lewis H Latimer is 0.71, 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)
#3209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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.
30-34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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.
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
29%
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Black
37%
16%
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White
36%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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
41%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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. 56 Lewis H Latimer's ranking?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer often compared to?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimeris often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer?
262 students attend P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer offer ?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer part of?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer located?
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clinton Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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