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Ps 179 Kensington

202 Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218, United States

+1 (718) 438-4010

http://www.ps179kensington.org

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Ps 179 Kensington Overview

About This School

Ps 179 Kensington is a public elementary in Brooklyn, New York, serving 660 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and employs 48 teachers to support its student body. Students are composed of an equal distribution of male and female learners. The demographic makeup of the school includes 65% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 12% White, and 2% Black students.

660

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

48 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Kings County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ps 179 Kensington Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Ps 179 Kensington Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ps 179 Kensington Student Demographics

Student Body

50%

Male

50%

Female

Total Enrollment: 660 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White11.82%

Hispanic19.09%

Asian65.3%

Black2.27%

Two or More Races0.45%

Native American0.91%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ps 179 Kensington

Q: What is Ps 179 Kensington?

A: Ps 179 Kensington is a elementary public located in Brooklyn.

Q: How many students attend Ps 179 Kensington?

A: Ps 179 Kensington has approximately 660 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Ps 179 Kensington

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About Ps 179 Kensington - Brooklyn, NY

Quick Facts about Ps 179 Kensington
School Name	Ps 179 Kensington
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	202 Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218, Brooklyn, NY
County	Kings County
Phone	+1 (718) 438-4010
Total Students	660
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	48
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 179 Kensington

What is Ps 179 Kensington?

Ps 179 Kensington is a elementary public located in Brooklyn.

How many students attend Ps 179 Kensington?

Ps 179 Kensington has approximately 660 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington is 13:1.

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