Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, where families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school and are, on average, about 0.3 miles from the edge of the zone, with the furthest edge extending to 0.5 miles.
- 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 570 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus's ranking?
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus is ranked #207 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
570 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, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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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