PS 99 KEW GARDENS

82-37 KEW GARDENS RD
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415

www.ps99.org

758 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

PS 99, also known as the Kew Gardens School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students, often utilizing the surrounding neighborhood as an extension of the classroom.

The school is highly regarded by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent association, which plays a significant role in organizing extracurricular events and enriching the school experience. PS 99 focuses on preparing students for middle school success by balancing rigorous academic standards with programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. Its location in the heart of Kew Gardens makes it a focal point for the community, reflecting the area's unique character and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students.

758

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 99 KEW GARDENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	319
Black	48
Asian	171
Two or More	48
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
319 (42.1%)
Asian
171 (22.6%)
White
159 (21.0%)
Black
48 (6.3%)
Two or More
48 (6.3%)
American Indian
12 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)544-4343
Website:	http://www.ps99.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 56

Ungraded 1