Below Average
#3602 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 140 Nathan Straus
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
123 RIDGE ST, New York, NY 10002
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,602 of 4,742
In New York
#278 of 346
public schools
In district
#19 of 26
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
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PS 140 Nathan Straus
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About PS 140 Nathan Straus
PS 140 Nathan Straus is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1. PS 140 Nathan Straus serves approximately 368 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 140 Nathan Straus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,602 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 140 Nathan Straus show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 140 Nathan Straus 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.
81% of students at PS 140 Nathan Straus 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 140 Nathan Straus — Students at PS 140 Nathan Straus score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 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: 6.6/10.
How PS 140 Nathan Straus Compares
See how PS 140 Nathan Straus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
123 RIDGE ST, New York, NY 10002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 140 Nathan Straus may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 15 ROBERTO CLEMENTE (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW AMSTERDAM SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO New York | 0.1 mi | 4.2 |
| MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 4.8 |
| BETH JACOB PAROCHIAL SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS New York | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 20 ANNA SILVER New York | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD New York | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| NEW AMSTERDAM SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE New York | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 15 ROBERTO CLEMENTE New York | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 64 ROBERT SIMON New York | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| EARTH SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 2.5 |
| TOMPKINS SQUARE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 188 ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) New York | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK New York | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE) New York | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 2.8 |
| NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,525
Median Home Value
$808,500
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
75,517
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
18.6%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALLEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Syracuse, NY | 4.9 |
| BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 4.9 |
| BGLIG-SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ-REMENESKI CS Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| CARROLL HILL SCHOOL Troy, NY | 4.9 |
| CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chester, NY | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 140 Nathan Straus
What grades does PS 140 Nathan Straus serve?
PS 140 Nathan Straus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 140 Nathan Straus?
PS 140 Nathan Straus has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 140 Nathan Straus?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 140 Nathan Straus is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 140 Nathan Straus rank in NY?
PS 140 Nathan Straus ranks #3,602 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 140 Nathan Straus's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 140 Nathan Straus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 140 Nathan Straus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 140 Nathan Straus has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 140 Nathan Straus a charter school?
No, PS 140 Nathan Straus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 140 Nathan Straus a Title I school?
No, PS 140 Nathan Straus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 140 Nathan Straus?
95.1% of students at PS 140 Nathan Straus 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.7%
- Phone
- (212) 677-4680
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1- District Enrollment
- 9,896
- Schools in District
- 26
- District Rank
- #19 of 26
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