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Ps 156 Laurelton

229-02 137TH AVE, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

Ranked 1126 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Springfield Gardens
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Ps 156 Laurelton

229-02 137TH AVE, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

About Ps 156 Laurelton

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 37% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
166
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.6%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 15.66%
Black 78.92%
Two+ Races 0.6%
Native Am. 3.01%
White
0.6%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
15.66%
Black
78.92%
Two+ Races
0.6%
Native Am.
3.01%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 166
55.42%
92 Female
44.58%
74 Male

Student Population

166 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1130 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 156 Laurelton Contact Information

Address

229-02 137TH AVE, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

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Phone

(718) 528-9173

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TOP 1126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 156 Laurelton

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PS 156 Laurelton has increased their extracurricular offerings for their scholars for the 2025-2026 school year with a new Cooking Club and a high-energy Ballroom Dance program. The school also hosted a community “Financial Wellness Workshop” and a “Sickle Cell Walk” to assist in raising awareness and support local health initiatives. These programs are part of the overall philosophy of the school to develop well-rounded individuals with essential life skills.

FAQ

Q1. What is the uniform requirement for students at PS 156 Laurelton?

Ans. Students are expected to wear light blue shirts and navy blue bottoms on a daily basis.

Q2. Is there a full day Pre-Kindergarten program for neighborhood residents at PS 156 Laurelton?

Ans. A comprehensive Pre-K program is available at the school to prepare young children for the kindergarten curriculum.

Q3. Does PS 156 Laurelton have indoor play spaces for students?

Ans. The school has an indoor play area, allowing students to have active recess regardless of weather conditions.

Q4. How does PS 156 Laurelton inform families of important school news?

Ans. Parents are informed of the upcoming events of the school through digital messaging platforms and weekly folders.

Q5. Does PS 156 Laurelton offer specialized transportation for students with IEP?

Ans. Students whose IEP includes a transportation mandate are eligible for specialized curb-to-school bus service.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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