Below Average
#3747 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 149 Sojourner Truth
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
41 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,747 of 4,742
In New York
#292 of 346
public schools
In district
#38 of 42
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
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PS 149 Sojourner Truth
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About PS 149 Sojourner Truth
PS 149 Sojourner Truth is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3. PS 149 Sojourner Truth serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 149 Sojourner Truth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,747 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 149 Sojourner Truth show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 149 Sojourner Truth 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.
At 7.4:1 students to teachers, PS 149 Sojourner Truth sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
68% of students at PS 149 Sojourner Truth 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 149 Sojourner Truth — Students at PS 149 Sojourner Truth score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 6.7/10.
How PS 149 Sojourner Truth Compares
See how PS 149 Sojourner Truth performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
41 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 149 Sojourner Truth may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4 (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LOCKE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ENGINEERING (THE) (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PAUL SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10026 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,140
Median Home Value
$1,014,100
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
Population
37,113
College Educated
53.5%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Median Age
37.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 149 Sojourner Truth
What grades does PS 149 Sojourner Truth serve?
PS 149 Sojourner Truth serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 149 Sojourner Truth?
PS 149 Sojourner Truth has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Sojourner Truth?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Sojourner Truth is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 149 Sojourner Truth rank in NY?
PS 149 Sojourner Truth ranks #3,747 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 149 Sojourner Truth's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 149 Sojourner Truth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 149 Sojourner Truth?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 149 Sojourner Truth has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 149 Sojourner Truth a charter school?
No, PS 149 Sojourner Truth is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 149 Sojourner Truth a Title I school?
No, PS 149 Sojourner Truth is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 149 Sojourner Truth?
90.8% of students at PS 149 Sojourner Truth 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.1%
- Phone
- (646) 672-9020
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3- District Enrollment
- 19,335
- Schools in District
- 43
- District Rank
- #38 of 42
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