Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 219 Paul Klapper 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 219 Paul Klapper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 219 Paul Klapper's student population of 580 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 219 Paul Klapper ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 219 Paul Klapper is 0.65, 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
#1506 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
50%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
13%
41%
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
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 219 Paul Klapper's ranking?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper is ranked #1506 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 219 Paul Klapper often compared to?
Ps 219 Paul Klapperis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
580 students attend Ps 219 Paul Klapper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 219 Paul Klapper students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 219 Paul Klapper offer ?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 219 Paul Klapper part of?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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