Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 82 Hammond 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 82 Hammond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 82 Hammond's student population of 674 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Baby blue and navy blue
School Rankings
P.s. 82 Hammond 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. 82 Hammond is 0.43, 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
#3717 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
74%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
2%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 82 Hammond's ranking?
P.s. 82 Hammond is ranked #3717 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 82 Hammond often compared to?
P.s. 82 Hammondis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 86, P.s. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia, Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 82 Hammond?
674 students attend P.s. 82 Hammond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.s. 82 Hammond students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 82 Hammond?
P.s. 82 Hammond has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 82 Hammond offer ?
P.s. 82 Hammond offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 82 Hammond part of?
P.s. 82 Hammond is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i have got to admit this my favorite school their is nothing wrong with it and ther is nothing bad about it my son is going to this scholl and every single day that he goes there he always learn something new and it is very clean all the teachers are greatley respected by the students and i really recomend this school for your child. My job at this school is a lunch staff not once i ever had a problem at this school or any fights, food brawls, others you know what i mean because this my favorite school i went her when i was a child!
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