P.S. 179 The Kensington School serves 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
967 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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967 students attend P.S. 179 The Kensington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 179 The Kensington School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 179 The Kensington School?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 179 The Kensington School offer ?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 179 The Kensington School part of?
P.S. 179 The Kensington School is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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