PS 99 KEW GARDENS
PS 99 KEW GARDENS is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in KEW GARDENS, NY with about 794 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, PS 99 KEW GARDENS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 99, also known as the Kew Gardens School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students, often utilizing the surrounding neighborhood as an extension of the classroom.
The school is highly regarded by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent association, which plays a significant role in organizing extracurricular events and enriching the school experience. PS 99 focuses on preparing students for middle school success by balancing rigorous academic standards with programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. Its location in the heart of Kew Gardens makes it a focal point for the community, reflecting the area's unique character and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students.
For more information, contact PS 99 KEW GARDENS at (718) 544-4343 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415-1618
(718) 544-4343
PS 99 KEW GARDENS is a public school in KEW GARDENS, NY with about 794 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 794
- Teachers:
- 54
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 794 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.8%
- White
- 29.0%
- Asian
- 21.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.