Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 149 Christa McAuliffe serves a 0.3 square mile area in Jackson Heights, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe's student population of 706 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
706 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2944 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
87%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe's ranking?
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe is ranked #2944 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
706 students attend P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe offer ?
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe part of?
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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