Excellent
#515 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 11% in state
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Jackson Heights, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34-20 94TH ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,133
Median home value
$454,400
Median rent
$1,795/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 149 Christa McauliffeEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| PS 92 Harry T Stewart SREnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| PS 148Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #6 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 280 Home of the Lionhearts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is a public elementary school in Jackson Heights, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
What grades does PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts serve?
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts rank in NY?
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts ranks #515 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts a charter school?
No, PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts a Title I school?
No, PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
95.6% of students at PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (718) 424-9031
- Area population (ZIP 11372)
- 66,995
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 11372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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