At a glance
Reported students
1,088
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
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
599.5
PS 79 Francis Lewis: 1,088 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 79 Francis Lewis
PS 79 Francis Lewis is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Whitestone. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 1,088 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 15.4:1, 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 Asian (61.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 79 Francis Lewis
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.82 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
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black1.7%
- Asian61.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 21 Edward Hart
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,086 reported students
PS 129 Patricia Larkin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,071 reported students
PS 20 John Bowne
Elementary · Grades PK–05
995 reported students
PS 24 Andrew Jackson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,197 reported students
PS 32 State Street
Elementary · Grades PK–05
815 reported students
PS 107 Thomas a Dooley
Elementary · Grades PK–05
806 reported students
Public schools near PS 79 Francis Lewis
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 193 Alfred J Kennedy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 559 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 21 Edward Hart Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,086 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 184 Flushing Manor Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 462 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 129 Patricia Larkin Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,071 | 1.2 mi |
| PS 209 Clearview Gardens Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 445 | 1.2 mi |
| PS 214 Cadwallader Colden Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 331 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 79 Francis Lewis
What grades does PS 79 Francis Lewis serve?
PS 79 Francis Lewis reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend PS 79 Francis Lewis?
PS 79 Francis Lewis reported 1,088 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 79 Francis Lewis?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,088 students and 70.82 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 79 Francis Lewis a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 79 Francis Lewis is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 79 Francis Lewis students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% 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 79 Francis Lewis in?
PS 79 Francis Lewis is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 79 Francis Lewis?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 193 Alfred J Kennedy (0.6 mi), PS 21 Edward Hart (0.8 mi), PS 184 Flushing Manor (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.