Excellent
#443 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
PS 79 Francis Lewis
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Whitestone, NY
A New York City Geographic District #25 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
147-27 15TH DR, Whitestone, NY 11357
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 79 Francis Lewis score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where PS 79 Francis Lewis sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,754
Median home value
$920,200
Median rent
$2,228/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| PS 193 Alfred J KennedyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| PS 21 Edward HartEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 1,086 | Compare → |
| St Mel Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #25
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #4 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 79 Francis Lewis is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 79 Francis Lewis
PS 79 Francis Lewis is a public elementary school in Whitestone, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 79 Francis Lewis
What grades does PS 79 Francis Lewis serve?
PS 79 Francis Lewis serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 79 Francis Lewis?
PS 79 Francis Lewis has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 79 Francis Lewis?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 79 Francis Lewis is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 79 Francis Lewis rank in NY?
PS 79 Francis Lewis ranks #443 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 79 Francis Lewis's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 79 Francis Lewis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 79 Francis Lewis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 79 Francis Lewis has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 79 Francis Lewis a charter school?
No, PS 79 Francis Lewis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 79 Francis Lewis a Title I school?
No, PS 79 Francis Lewis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 79 Francis Lewis?
63.9% of students at PS 79 Francis Lewis qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (718) 746-0396
- Area population (ZIP 11357)
- 42,341
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11357; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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