Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 219 Kennedy-king ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king's student population of 278 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 219 Kennedy-king is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 219 Kennedy-king's ranking?
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 219 Kennedy-king?
278 students attend P.s. 219 Kennedy-king.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 219 Kennedy-king students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 219 Kennedy-king?
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 219 Kennedy-king offer ?
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 219 Kennedy-king part of?
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 219 Kennedy-king located?
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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