Below Average
#4042 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
37-15 13TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11101
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,042 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#37 of 38
public schools
In district
#48 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
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PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
Elementary School in Long Island City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. PS 111 Jacob Blackwell serves approximately 493 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 111 Jacob Blackwell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,042 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 111 Jacob Blackwell show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
68% of students at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell 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
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PS 111 Jacob Blackwell — Students at PS 111 Jacob Blackwell score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.1/10.
How PS 111 Jacob Blackwell Compares
See how PS 111 Jacob Blackwell performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
37-15 13TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 111 Jacob Blackwell may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Roosevelt Island), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, QUEEN'S PAIDEIA SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Long Island City | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 76 WILLIAM HALLET Long Island City | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| PS 112 DUTCH KILLS Long Island City | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| IS 204 OLIVER W HOLMES Long Island City | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| ENERGY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ACADEMY OF AMERICAN STUDIES Long Island City | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| NEWCOMERS HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| GOTHAM TECH HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.5 mi | — |
| LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND Roosevelt Island | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| QUEEN'S PAIDEIA SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| THE CHILD SCHOOL - LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt Island | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| ALBERT SHANKER SCHOOL FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Long Island City | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION Long Island City | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN Long Island City | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE Long Island City | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| HIGH SCHOOL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS Long Island City | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS Long Island City | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$116,807
Median Home Value
$995,500
Median Rent
$2,740/mo
Population
39,007
College Educated
65.4%
Homeownership
16%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
33.4
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| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York, NY | 4.3 |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport, NY | 4.3 |
| BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Babylon, NY | 4.3 |
| CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Candor, NY | 4.3 |
| CLIFFORD WISE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Medina, NY | 4.3 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (718) 786-2073
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30- District Enrollment
- 37,414
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #48 of 50
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