Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln's student population of 589 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
Be Kind · Be Brave · Be Extraordinary
School Rankings
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln 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. 7 Abraham Lincoln is 0.26, 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
#3559 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
86%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 7 Abraham Lincoln's ranking?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is ranked #3559 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln often compared to?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincolnis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 65 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln?
589 students attend P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln offer ?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln part of?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln located?
P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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