Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 34 John Harvard 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 34 John Harvard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 34 John Harvard's student population of 440 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
Blue
School Rankings
P.s. 34 John Harvard 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. 34 John Harvard is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
48%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 34 John Harvard's ranking?
P.s. 34 John Harvard is ranked #2725 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 34 John Harvard?
440 students attend P.s. 34 John Harvard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 34 John Harvard students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 34 John Harvard?
P.s. 34 John Harvard has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 34 John Harvard offer ?
P.s. 34 John Harvard offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 34 John Harvard part of?
P.s. 34 John Harvard is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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