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#1364 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 29% in state

Learners and Leaders

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

378 SENECA AVE, Glendale, NY 11385

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,364 of 4,742

In Glendale

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#21 of 56

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Learners and Leaders

7.3/10

Elementary School in Glendale · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Learners and Leaders

Learners and Leaders is a public elementary school in Glendale, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24. Learners and Leaders serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Learners and Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Learners and Leaders show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.9
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

38% of students at Learners and Leaders were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Learners and Leaders — Students at Learners and Leaders score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

83.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 42.2% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2010
Math
49.5%
ELA
49.5%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
34.5%
ELA
44.5%
2021*
Math
41.1%
ELA
47.6%
2022
Math
36.9%
ELA
46.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Learners and Leaders Compares

See how Learners and Leaders performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
71th percentile in NY
Academic
6.5/10
Average
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
5.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
83%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.1%

Location

378 SENECA AVE, Glendale, NY 11385

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Learners and Leaders may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 376 (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Ridgewood), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ACHIEVEMENT FIRST-BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER Glendale 0.3 mi 5.0
JHS 162 WILLOUGHBY (THE) Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.6
ST BRIGID SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.8
PS 86 IRVINGTON (THE) Brooklyn 0.5 mi 4.0
GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL Ridgewood 0.4 mi 6.3
PS 123 SUYDAM Brooklyn 0.4 mi 3.9
ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS Ridgewood 0.5 mi 7.9
PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 3.7
ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.8
JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER Brooklyn 0.7 mi 4.8
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST-BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.3
PS 376 Brooklyn 0.7 mi 8.3
ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (THE) Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.8
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (THE) Brooklyn 0.7 mi 4.9
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.6
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MATH AND RESEARCH (THE) Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.1
PS 71 FOREST Ridgewood 0.6 mi 4.2
JHS 291 ROLAND HAYES Brooklyn 0.8 mi 4.9
BUSHWICK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 5.4
MATH ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11385 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,365

Median Home Value

$842,800

Median Rent

$1,959/mo

Population

103,865

College Educated

34.1%

Homeownership

30.3%

Avg Commute

43.3 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Median Age

36.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Learners and Leaders

What grades does Learners and Leaders serve?

Learners and Leaders serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Learners and Leaders?

Learners and Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learners and Leaders?

The student-teacher ratio at Learners and Leaders is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Learners and Leaders rank in NY?

Learners and Leaders ranks #1,364 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Learners and Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?

Learners and Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Learners and Leaders?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Learners and Leaders has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Learners and Leaders a charter school?

No, Learners and Leaders is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Learners and Leaders a Title I school?

No, Learners and Leaders is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learners and Leaders?

83.3% of students at Learners and Leaders qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
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Transit Score
96 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
83.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%

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