Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 295 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 lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 295 serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Queens Village, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 295's student population of 562 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ps/is 295 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 Ps/is 295 is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 295's ranking?
Ps/is 295 is ranked #1624 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 295 often compared to?
Ps/is 295is often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 208 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 52% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 295?
562 students attend Ps/is 295.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps/is 295 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 295?
Ps/is 295 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 295 offer ?
Ps/is 295 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 295 part of?
Ps/is 295 is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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