Serving 1,066 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks in the top 50% 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 229 EMANUEL KAPLAN serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles in Woodside, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,066 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“PS229 - Where seeds are planted and children bloom”
School Rankings
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan 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
#1383 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
38%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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. 229 Emanuel Kaplan's ranking?
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan is ranked #1383 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
1,066 students attend P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan offer ?
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan part of?
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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