PS 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
116-01 166TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11434
(718)657-4760NCES ID 360010002510Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 140 Edward K Ellington 621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 316 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.4% | 57.0% | ▼ 26.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 26.9% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 11.4% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $713K in zip 11434 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2024
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 140 Edward K Ellington
- #842Rochdale Early Advantage Charter SchoolRochdale Early Advantage Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter842nd of 2,326
ELA 66% ▼7 · Math 63% ▼3Compare - #1007Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,007th of 2,326
ELA 53% ▼20 · Math 66% =Compare - #287PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away287th of 2,326
ELA 78% ▲5 · Math 82% ▲16Compare - #1138Jamaica Children's SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away1,138th of 2,326
ELA 57% ▼16 · Math 55% ▼11Compare - #777Achievement First Legacy Charter SchoolAchievement First Legacy Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter777th of 2,326
ELA 67% ▼6 · Math 64% ▼2Compare - #747Riverton Street Charter SchoolRiverton Street Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter747th of 2,326
ELA 68% ▼5 · Math 65% ▼1Compare - #1885Ps/Is 116 William C HughleyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away1,885th of 2,326
ELA 41% ▼32 · Math 36% ▼30Compare - #894David N Dinkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away894th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▼14 · Math 67% ▲1Compare
What school district is PS 140 Edward K Ellington in?
PS 140 Edward K Ellington is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 140 Edward K Ellington a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 140 Edward K Ellington 621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 140 Edward K Ellington?
Black 57%, Hispanic 27%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 2% (316 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 140 Edward K Ellington cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11434 is $713K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.