Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 219 Paul Klapper ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 219 Paul Klapper serves an attendance area in Flushing, NY, covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
What We Do Matters. How We Feel Matters. Our Work Together Matters.
School Rankings
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is 0.62, 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
#1098 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
52%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 219 Paul Klapper's ranking?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is ranked #1098 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 219 Paul Klapper often compared to?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapperis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum, P.s. 164 Queens Valley, Queens College School For Math Science & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 219 Paul Klapper?
596 students attend P.s. 219 Paul Klapper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 219 Paul Klapper offer ?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 219 Paul Klapper part of?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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