PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER

PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 640 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 68 teachers, PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

P.S. 219, also known as the Paul Klapper School, is a public elementary school located in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 25. The school is named in honor of Paul Klapper, a distinguished educator and the first president of Queens College, reflecting a long-standing commitment to academic enrichment and community development in the local area.

The school is recognized for fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. P.S. 219 typically offers a variety of programs designed to engage a diverse student body, often including arts integration, extracurricular activities, and support services to help students meet state standards. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Flushing community.

For more information, contact PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER at (718) 793-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.