PS 65 RAYMOND YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)

376 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
PS 65 The Raymond York Elementary School, located in Ozone Park, Queens, serves a diverse student body ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the core academic disciplines of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school emphasizes character development and aims to foster a community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing critical thinking skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 65 works to integrate technology and creative arts into the daily classroom experience to keep students engaged and challenged. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Ozone Park community, believing that a collaborative effort between home and school is essential for student growth. With a focus on both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, PS 65 strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their neighborhood and the broader city.
376
Total Students
28.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 65 RAYMOND YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic152
Black23
Asian132
Two or More2
American Indian36
Pacific Islander12
  • Hispanic
    152 (40.4 %)
  • Asian
    132 (35.1 %)
  • American Indian
    36 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    23 (6.1 %)
  • White
    19 (5.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
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 #27
Phone: (718)323-1685
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 65 RAYMOND YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten54
Grade 165
Grade 256
Grade 358
Grade 451
Grade 555
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 65 RAYMOND YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19050.5%
Male18649.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)