School Overview
P.S. 193, also known as the Alfred J. Kennedy School, is a public elementary school located in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Whitestone, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for fostering a nurturing and community-oriented environment. It operates within the New York City Department of Education system and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, P.S. 193 is frequently recognized for its strong parent involvement and active PTA, which help sustain a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community events. The school’s location in a suburban-style pocket of Queens contributes to its reputation as a stable, tight-knit educational setting. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a supportive school culture, the Alfred J. Kennedy School aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Whitestone community.
550
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY
Demographic Student Count
White258
Hispanic134
Black4
Asian142
Two or More9
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    258 (46.9 %)
  • Asian
    142 (25.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    134 (24.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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 #25
Phone: (718)767-8810
Website: http://www.ps193q.weebly.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten86
Grade 184
Grade 291
Grade 379
Grade 485
Grade 594
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27049.1%
Male28050.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)