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P.s. 79 Francis Lewis vs. P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy

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School Overview

School
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis
147-27 15th Dr
Whitestone, NY 11357
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9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy
152-20 11th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 79 Francis Lewis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,057 students
556 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 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

#444 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#555 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 10% in NY)
78%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 79 Francis Lewis by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
26
Kindergarten Students
142
86
Grade 1 Students
145
91
Grade 2 Students
172
84
Grade 3 Students
176
95
Grade 4 Students
190
82
Grade 5 Students
179
91
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
61%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 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
58%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 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
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 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. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 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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