Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan's student population of 747 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan 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
#1717 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 11 Kathryn Phelan's ranking?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is ranked #1717 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan often compared to?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelanis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 12 James B Colgate, Is 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
747 students attend Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan offer ?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan part of?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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