PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 253 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 42% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 32% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 41 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 8% |
| Asian | 4 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 253 | 127M / 126F |
English Language Learners: 10 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 21-39% | 55.2% | 23 |
| Science Proficiency | S | — | 2 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 253 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS Elementary
- EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN Elementary
- PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER Elementary
- PS 20 CLINTON HILL Elementary
- PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER Elementary
- PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB Elementary
- PS 282 PARK SLOPE Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11238) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360009102243
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD