Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 219 Paul Klapper ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is 0.64, 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
#1015 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
50%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 219 Paul Klapper's ranking?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is ranked #1015 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 219 Paul Klapper often compared to?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapperis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 219 Paul Klapper?
611 students attend P.s. 219 Paul Klapper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 219 Paul Klapper?
P.s. 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 P.s. 219 Paul Klapper offer ?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 219 Paul Klapper part of?
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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