Serving 970 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow ranks in the top 50% 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow's student population of 970 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
970 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow ranks within the top 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. 94 Henry Longfellow is 0.47, 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
#1491 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow is ranked #1491 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow often compared to?
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellowis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 105 Blythebourne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow?
970 students attend P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow?
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow offer ?
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow part of?
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow located?
P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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