Ps 398 serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 398 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 398's student population of 249 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 398 is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ps 398?
249 students attend Ps 398.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ps 398 students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 398?
Ps 398 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 398 offer ?
Ps 398 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 398 part of?
Ps 398 is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 398 located?
Ps 398 is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Woodside, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Flushing.
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