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#571 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

320 E 20TH ST, New York, NY 10003

  • Math 80% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

18.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,750

Median home value

$1,137,000

Median rent

$2,772/mo

College educated

82.2%

Homeownership

34.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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PS 226Enrollment path unverified4.0PK–120.2 mi282Compare →
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.3 mi112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#37 of 118
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 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens

What grades does PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens serve?

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens rank in NY?

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens ranks #571 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens a charter school?

No, PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens a Title I school?

No, PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens?

18.4% of students at PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens 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 – 5th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 10003)
53,825
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
31.7
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 10003; 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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