Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks in the top 10% 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 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 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
School Overview
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus's student population of 541 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 0.61, 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
#362 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus's ranking?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is ranked #362 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus often compared to?
Ps 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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
541 students attend Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus offer ?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus part of?
Ps 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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