PS 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
PS 140 Edward K Ellington ranking
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.
PS 140 Edward K Ellington test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 140 Edward K Ellington students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 316 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.2% | 57.0% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 26.9% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 11.4% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 9.0% | 1.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 140 Edward K Ellington
Typical home value $713K in zip 11434 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2024
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 140 Edward K Ellington
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Rochdale Early Advantage Charter SchoolRochdale Early Advantage Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter842nd of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 6Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,007th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 66% - 9PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away287th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 82% - 6Jamaica Children's SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away1,138th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 7Achievement First Legacy Charter SchoolAchievement First Legacy Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter777th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 64% - 7Riverton Street Charter SchoolRiverton Street Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter747th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 65% - 2Ps/Is 116 William C HughleyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away1,885th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 7David N Dinkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away894th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
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.