Below Average
#4042 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37-15 13TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 111 Jacob Blackwell sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,807
Median home value
$995,500
Median rent
$2,740/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Charter School of New YorkCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| PS 76 William HalletEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| PS 112 Dutch KillsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Growing Up Green Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 767 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #30
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #48 of 50
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,042 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
What grades does PS 111 Jacob Blackwell serve?
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 111 Jacob Blackwell?
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 111 Jacob Blackwell rank in NY?
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks #4,042 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 111 Jacob Blackwell's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 PS 111 Jacob Blackwell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 111 Jacob Blackwell has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 111 Jacob Blackwell a charter school?
No, PS 111 Jacob Blackwell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 111 Jacob Blackwell a Title I school?
No, PS 111 Jacob Blackwell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 111 Jacob Blackwell?
96.3% of students at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (718) 786-2073
- Area population (ZIP 11101)
- 39,007
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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