Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11434 · New York City Geographic District #28
#1405 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#25260 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is a public elementary located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 270 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1405th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 270.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Ps 140 Edward K Ellington ranks 19th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 140 Edward K Ellington by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 249 m away
Eagle Academy for Young Men III
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students · 539 m away
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students · 855 m away
Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 971 m away
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 1.1 km away
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 1.1 km away
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 1.2 km away
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students · 1.2 km away
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 1.2 km away
August Martin High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students · 1.4 km away
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Southdown School
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Cayuga Heights Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 140 Edward K Ellington a good school?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1405 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 140 Edward K Ellington rank in New York?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington ranks #1405 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #25260 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington had 270 students in 2025.
Is Ps 140 Edward K Ellington a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 140 Edward K Ellington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.