PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE

www.49online.org

1,172 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,172

Total Students

84.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	330
Black	12
Asian	261
Two or More	21
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
541 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
330 (28.2 %)
Asian
261 (22.3 %)
Two or More
21 (1.8 %)
Black
12 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(718)326-2111
Website:	http://www.49online.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 132

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 131

Ungraded 1