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P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan vs. P.s. 12 James B Colgate

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School Overview

School
P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan
54-25 Skillman Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 12 James B Colgate
42-00 72nd St
Woodside, NY 11377
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, P.s. 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 841 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 12 James B Colgate ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
693 students
841 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 12 James B Colgate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 12 James B Colgate.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 12 James B Colgate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 12 James B Colgate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #24 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1623 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1281 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 12 James B Colgate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in NY)
63%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 12 James B Colgate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 12 James B Colgate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 12 James B Colgate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 12 James B Colgate by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
104
146
Grade 1 Students
109
119
Grade 2 Students
94
121
Grade 3 Students
95
158
Grade 4 Students
99
150
Grade 5 Students
97
146
Grade 6 Students
79
-
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
30%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 12 James B Colgate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 12 James B Colgate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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