PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE

PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY with about 1,156 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 49, known as the Dorothy Bonawit Kole School, is a public elementary school located in the Middle Village neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on providing a structured and supportive learning environment. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, which encompasses a diverse area of Queens.

The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Beyond its standard curriculum, PS 49 often emphasizes enrichment programs and parental involvement to help students transition successfully to middle school. Located on 80th Street, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Middle Village area, maintaining a reputation for being a neighborhood-centric institution dedicated to the success of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE at (718) 326-2111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

63-60 80TH ST
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
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PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE is a public school in MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY with about 1,156 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,156
Teachers:
68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,156 students

White
55.5%
Hispanic/Latino
24.1%
Asian
18.4%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.