P.S. 179 The Kensington School serves 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
967 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 179 The Kensington School?
967 students attend P.S. 179 The Kensington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 179 The Kensington School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 179 The Kensington School?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 179 The Kensington School offer ?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 179 The Kensington School part of?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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