At a glance
Reported students
1,066
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan: 1,066 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Woodside. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 1,066 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and Asian (38.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian38.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,047 reported students
PS 102 Bayview
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,107 reported students
PS 14 Fairview
Elementary · Grades KG–05
986 reported students
PS 7 Louis F Simeone
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,187 reported students
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
931 reported students
Ps/Is 119 Glendale (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,213 reported students
Public schools near PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 58 School of Heroes (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–06 | 750 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 12 James B Colgate Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 838 | 0.6 mi |
| Elm Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Elm Community Charter School | KG–05 | 460 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 7 Louis F Simeone Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 1,187 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 11 Kathryn Phelan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–06 | 689 | 1 mi |
| PS 102 Bayview Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–08 | 1,107 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan
What grades does PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan serve?
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan reported 1,066 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 1,066 students and 68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan in?
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 58 School of Heroes (The) (0.5 mi), PS 12 James B Colgate (0.6 mi), Elm Community Charter School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.