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#3380 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 219 Kennedy-king
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
1060 CLARKSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,380 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#421 of 570
public schools
In district
#26 of 33
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
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PS 219 Kennedy-king
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 219 Kennedy-king
PS 219 Kennedy-king is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. PS 219 Kennedy-king serves approximately 278 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 219 Kennedy-king has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,380 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 219 Kennedy-king show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 219 Kennedy-king sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
68% of students at PS 219 Kennedy-king were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 219 Kennedy-king — Students at PS 219 Kennedy-king score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How PS 219 Kennedy-king Compares
See how PS 219 Kennedy-king performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1060 CLARKSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 219 Kennedy-king may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 189 BILINGUAL CENTER (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
87,946
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Avg Commute
50.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 219 Kennedy-king
What grades does PS 219 Kennedy-king serve?
PS 219 Kennedy-king serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 219 Kennedy-king?
PS 219 Kennedy-king has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 219 Kennedy-king?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 219 Kennedy-king is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 219 Kennedy-king rank in NY?
PS 219 Kennedy-king ranks #3,380 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 219 Kennedy-king's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 219 Kennedy-king has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 219 Kennedy-king?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 219 Kennedy-king has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 219 Kennedy-king a charter school?
No, PS 219 Kennedy-king is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 219 Kennedy-king a Title I school?
No, PS 219 Kennedy-king is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 219 Kennedy-king?
90.3% of students at PS 219 Kennedy-king qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.3%
- Phone
- (929) 397-9566
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18- District Enrollment
- 11,223
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #26 of 33
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