C+
Average
65/100

Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 34-20 94TH ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 46% · Math 51% proficient · 48th percentile in New York
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
452
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%48/100reading 48th percentile, math 48th percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−10 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (−6 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic47%52%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +10 pts, math +12 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 34-20 94TH ST
City Jackson Heights
ZIP Code 11372
District 3600102
NCES School ID 360010206186
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11372

Understanding the community around Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,089
Per Capita Income $38,895
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $428,800
Median Rent $1,760
Owner-Occupied 35.4%
Renter-Occupied 64.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 86.7%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian 3.5%
White 1.6%
Black 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 452
Teachers (FTE) 39.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts has 452 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts serve?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts receive per student?
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts in 11372 ▼
Avg Home Value
$431,391
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,683
1-Year Change
-3.4%
% Renters
64.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026