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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic | 152 |
| Black | 23 |
| Asian | 132 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 36 |
| Pacific Islander | 12 |
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Hispanic152 (40.4 %)
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Asian132 (35.1 %)
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American Indian36 (9.6 %)
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Black23 (6.1 %)
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White19 (5.1 %)
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Pacific Islander12 (3.2 %)
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Two or More2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Grade 1 | 65 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 58 |
| Grade 4 | 51 |
| Grade 5 | 55 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 190 | 50.5% |
| Male | 186 | 49.5% |
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