Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus's student population of 600 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus's ranking?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus is ranked #440 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus often compared to?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Strausis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside School For Makers And Artists by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
600 students attend P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus offer ?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus part of?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
A stifling, impersonal culture where in all honesty we felt processed. Without generalizing the entire school or community there, I can say we were highly displeased with our experience and the myopic view of administration and teachers. We don't question their intentions and respect the difficulty of their jobs. But equally, our experiences indicated to us they don't have the bandwidth or training to deal with certain situations. It felt like an institution, in how the TSA feels at an airport, and certainly not an inspired choice for our kids. Other than donations, conformity seems par for the course. When we expressed concern (about a few very important, educationally related flags to us as parents) we felt dismissed and stonewalled. If this place did indeed have magic awhile ago, in my humble opinion that magic has long since faded. We would encourage them to be more inclusive with the parents; view them not as an obstacle but resource in the development of their students. We would encourage our fellow parents to question the policies more, which understandably, we mostly tend *not* to do in a fear that our children could get mistreated as a result. But if you elect to send your child here, pay attention.
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