Is Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts a good school?

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks 1807 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?

Students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts are 87% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% American Indian, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts attend?

Students who attend Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts usually go on to attend: Middle : Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Summary:

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is an elementary school located in Jackson Heights, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #30, which is ranked 415 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a rank of 449 out of 2,201 New York elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a rank of 1,807 out of 2,445 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby schools like Ps 212 and East Elmhurst Community School have maintained higher rankings, with Ps 212 ranking 567 out of 2,445 schools and having a 4-star rating. Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels, while the nearby schools generally perform better.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (91.33% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) and the large English Language Learner (ELL) population at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance compared to the nearby schools. This highlights the importance of addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure equitable educational opportunities. The school's declining ranking and rating over time, as well as its underperformance compared to nearby schools, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.

Detail:

Public K-5

34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(718) 424-9031

District: New York City Geographic District #30

SchoolDigger Rank:
1807^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,476

Students who attend Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts usually attend:

Middle:

Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.7%

Asian:

7.1%

American Indian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 24^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.7%), Asian (7.1%), American Indian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is 11.5, which is the 4^th best among 29 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30. (See more...)

Compare Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts is $17,476. 20 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 1807^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #30:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #30 415^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

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Rank History for all students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	27.00	1775^th	2352	24.5%
2016	33.43	1642^nd	2366	30.6%
2017	48.14	1226^th	2386	48.6%
2018	50.67	1183^rd	2395	50.6%
2019	50.87	1142^nd	2413	52.7%
2021	76.42	449^th	2201	79.6%
2022	50.36	1172^nd	2434	51.8%
2023	35.80	1565^th	2439	35.8%
2024	27.97	1807^th	2445	26.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.72	211^th	938	77.5%
2019	49.95	321^st	860	62.7%
2022	65.84	211^th	1027	79.5%
2023	35.11	666^th	1001	33.5%
2024	52.07	353^rd	1066	66.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.20	555^th	1941	71.4%
2019	38.79	999^th	1859	46.3%
2022	49.28	803^rd	2031	60.5%
2023	58.32	576^th	2016	71.4%
2024	28.61	1594^th	2110	24.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.16	607^th	2045	70.3%
2019	60.74	627^th	2032	69.1%
2022	67.41	510^th	2099	75.7%
2023	48.13	946^th	2041	53.7%
2024	40.42	1177^th	2078	43.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.89	327^th	730	55.2%
2019	67.28	108^th	570	81.1%
2022	67.14	137^th	622	78.0%
2023	24.97	528^th	637	17.1%
2024	29.45	570^th	766	25.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.04	1257^th	2338	46.2%
2019	42.94	1335^th	2357	43.4%
2021	74.75	394^th	1955	79.8%
2022	53.84	1072^nd	2401	55.4%
2023	35.57	1562^nd	2403	35.0%
2024	30.36	1738^th	2413	28.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.87	1064^th	2340	54.5%
2019	58.74	914^th	2358	61.2%
2021	73.06	467^th	1961	76.2%
2022	46.94	1244^th	2400	48.2%
2023	36.59	1533^rd	2400	36.1%
2024	26.98	1844^th	2411	23.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	46.35	411^th	671	38.7%
2023	43.52	393^rd	605	35.0%
2024	26.61	524^th	662	20.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.31	441^st	1392	68.3%
2019	63.46	358^th	1315	72.8%
2022	59.08	516^th	1503	65.7%
2023	43.68	790^th	1429	44.7%
2024	37.37	955^th	1531	37.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	4	1	7	95	0	0	0	107
2012	5	2	12	195	1	1	0	216
2013	5	2	25	330	2	1	0	365
2014	7	4	33	436	2	0	0	482
2015	8	2	48	515	4	0	0	577
2016	10	4	46	636	5	0	1	702
2017	8	8	51	650	4	1	3	725
2018	8	9	45	617	5	0	2	686
2019	7	8	46	557	4	0	2	624
2020	6	3	42	523	4	0	2	580
2021	6	2	43	480	5	0	2	538
2022	6	3	32	462	5	1	3	512
2023	8	2	32	424	6	1	0	473
2024	7	4	32	392	16	1	0	452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	107	10.0	10.7	95.3
2012	216	17.0	12.7	91.7
2013	365	24.0	15.2	93.7
2014	482	31.0	15.5	95.6
2015	577	35.0	16.4	96.9
2016	702	42.0	16.7	97.2
2017	725	42.5	17.0	94.9
2018	686	45.0	15.2	94.6
2019	624	41.0	15.2	95
2020	580	41.0	14.1	94.3
2021	538	43.0	12.5	95.9
2022	512	36.1	14.1	94.1
2023	473	37.0	12.7	91.3
2024	452	39.1	11.5	95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	107	10.0	10.7	95.3
2012	216	17.0	12.7	91.7
2013	365	24.0	15.2	93.7
2014	482	31.0	15.5	95.6
2015	577	35.0	16.4	96.9
2016	702	42.0	16.7	97.2
2017	725	42.5	17.0	94.9
2018	686	45.0	15.2	94.6
2019	624	41.0	15.2	95
2020	580	41.0	14.1	94.3
2021	538	43.0	12.5	95.9
2022	512	36.1	14.1	94.1
2023	473	37.0	12.7	91.3
2024	452	39.1	11.5	95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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