Ps 219 Kennedy-king

1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 219 Kennedy-king ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps 219 Kennedy-king's student population of 309 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 219 Kennedy-king ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 219 Kennedy-king is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#2470 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
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≥50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
79%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 219 Kennedy-king's ranking?
Ps 219 Kennedy-king is ranked #2470 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 219 Kennedy-king?
309 students attend Ps 219 Kennedy-king.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ps 219 Kennedy-king students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 219 Kennedy-king?
Ps 219 Kennedy-king has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 219 Kennedy-king offer ?
Ps 219 Kennedy-king offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 219 Kennedy-king part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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