Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson's student population of 660 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
35%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson's ranking?
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson often compared to?
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnsonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 123, P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
660 students attend P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson offer ?
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson part of?
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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