Serving 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis 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 70% (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 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis 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. 79 Francis Lewis's student population of 1,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis 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. 79 Francis Lewis is 0.57, 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
#622 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 79 Francis Lewis's ranking?
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis is ranked #622 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 79 Francis Lewis often compared to?
P.s. 79 Francis Lewisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens 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 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 79 Francis Lewis?
1,057 students attend P.s. 79 Francis Lewis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 79 Francis Lewis students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 79 Francis Lewis?
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 79 Francis Lewis offer ?
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 79 Francis Lewis part of?
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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