PS 199 MAURICE A FITZGERALD

PS 199 MAURICE A FITZGERALD is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 875 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, PS 199 MAURICE A FITZGERALD has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 199, known as the Maurice A. Fitzgerald School, is a public elementary school located in the Sunnyside/Long Island City area of Queens. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential community. It is widely recognized for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning alongside core academic instruction.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates both traditional academics and enrichment programs. It typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, PS 199 strives to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become engaged and responsible citizens.

For more information, contact PS 199 MAURICE A FITZGERALD at (718) 784-3431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.