Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln's student population of 615 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln 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. 7 Abraham Lincoln is 0.24, 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
#3496 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
87%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
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
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 7 Abraham Lincoln's ranking?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is ranked #3496 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln often compared to?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincolnis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 65 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln?
615 students attend P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln offer ?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln part of?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln located?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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