Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia's student population of 538 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
P.S. 205's mission is to provide all students with a high-expectations and culturally responsive educational program premised on rigor, purpose, and engagement, so that each student can develop a 鈥淕rowth Mindset鈥 and love of learning.
School Rankings
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia is 0.34, 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
#3760 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia's ranking?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia is ranked #3760 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia often compared to?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardiais often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 209, Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii, P.s. 46 Edgar Allan Poe by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
538 students attend P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia offer ?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia part of?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia located?
P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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