Public School 5 Ellen Lurie is a New York City public school in Manhattan, serving Pre-K, Kindergarten, grades 1-5, in District 6, led by Principal Maria Torres.
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2026 reading proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need — 37% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 31% in reading (2026).
Also worth knowing: Math is up 21 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
98%
of parents trust the principal
96%
trust their child's teachers
95%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 90% of families answered.
Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students
Impact score: 0.4 · 21st percentile
The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.
View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality SnapshotReading
26%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
125 students tested
42 students tested
83 students tested
Mathematics
45%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
129 students tested
43 students tested
86 students tested
Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.
New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.
Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools
| Year | Reading | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25% | 30% |
| 2019 | 27% | 32% |
| 2022 | 16% | 20% |
| 2023 | 16% | 24% |
| 2024 | 21% | 36% |
| 2025 | 29% | 39% |
| 2026 | 26% | 45% |
Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.
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Economic need index: >95%0.2 mi away
Economic need index: 88%0.5 mi away
Economic need index: 89%0.5 mi away
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Economic need index: 33%0.5 mi away
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Economic need index: 76%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: 93%
Economic need index: >95%0.2 mi away
| Measure | Public School 5 Ellen Lurie | P.S. 018 Park Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 reading proficient | 26% (-3 points vs 2025) | 26% (-7 points vs 2025) |
| 2026 math proficient | 45% (+6 points vs 2025) | 31% (0 points vs 2025) |
| Average K–5 class size (2025–26) | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 382 | 190 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 95% | 98% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 98% | 99% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 96% | 99% |
| Leadership (2026) | 97% | 99% |
| Distance between schools | 0.2 mi | |
Public School 5 Ellen Lurie has higher math proficiency than P.S. 018 Park Terrace (45% vs 31%) and lower family satisfaction (2026) (95% vs 98%).
Enrollment
382 students
pre-K, K–5 · down 90 over five years
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Class size
13.4
children in the average K–5 class; about 6.4 students per teacher (2025–26)
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
27%
was 41% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Special education
37%
of students here are in special education
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Student body: 1% White, 89% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 9% Black, 1% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.
Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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3703 10th Ave, New York, NY 10034, USA
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
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