Ps 188 Kingsbury

Public PK, KG-5

 218-12 Hartland Ave
       Flushing, NY  11364-3532


(929) 600-5683

District: New York City Geographic District #26

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,871 Help


Students who attend Ps 188 Kingsbury usually attend:

Middle:    Irwin Altman Middle School 172
High:    Martin Van Buren High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
69.5%
White:
20.4%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Compare Details Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (69.5%), White (20.4%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 188 Kingsbury is 17.9, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 188 Kingsbury is $14,871, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 188 Kingsbury:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 188 Kingsbury 40th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 188 Kingsbury in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #26:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #26 175th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 188 Kingsbury

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Rank History for all students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.69 10th 2206 99.5%
2007 87.80 35th 2219 98.4%
2008 88.37 7th 2227 99.7%
2009 86.76 10th 2257 99.6%
2010 92.92 10th 2263 99.6%
2011 94.35 5th 2286 99.8%
2012 94.11 7th 2320 99.7%
2013 97.23 6th 2325 99.7%
2014 96.93 9th 2345 99.6%
2015 95.97 18th 2352 99.2%
2016 96.34 14th 2366 99.4%
2017 96.43 17th 2386 99.3%
2018 95.17 36th 2395 98.5%
2019 96.84 53rd 2413 97.8%
2021 93.72 37th 2201 98.3%
2022 96.89 22nd 2434 99.1%
2023 96.92 40th 2439 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.88 223rd 1941 88.5%
2019 90.02 92nd 1859 95.1%
2021 82.72 85th 1044 91.9%
2022 88.87 102nd 2031 95.0%
2023 85.76 170th 2016 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.53 38th 2045 98.1%
2019 98.64 38th 2032 98.1%
2021 93.72 49th 1678 97.1%
2022 98.55 18th 2099 99.1%
2023 98.69 22nd 2041 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.96 43rd 2338 98.2%
2019 95.02 66th 2357 97.2%
2021 92.46 40th 1955 98.0%
2022 96.47 21st 2401 99.1%
2023 95.21 61st 2403 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.83 36th 2340 98.5%
2019 97.16 39th 2358 98.3%
2021 92.76 35th 1961 98.2%
2022 96.23 29th 2400 98.8%
2023 96.88 28th 2400 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 28th 601 95.3%
2019 89.88 13th 548 97.6%
2021 82.36 31st 430 92.8%
2022 88.27 18th 671 97.3%
2023 86.89 35th 605 94.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.09 64th 1392 95.4%
2019 86.83 117th 1315 91.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 188 Kingsbury

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.19 150th 1408 89.3%
2019 79.48 242nd 1338 81.9%
2021 79.57 201st 1224 83.6%
2022 81.41 193rd 1399 86.2%
2023 79.47 243rd 1337 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Open Quote PAs a former alumnus in 1950's to 1960's, I'm proud to know this about 188. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Open Quote I went to P.S.188 for seven years and I loved every second of it. I didn’t even want to miss school. Especially in fifth grade I knew if I didn’t go to school I would miss out on fun things! I like loved ps188. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Open Quote My daughter transferred from PS203 to PS188 for Kindergarten. The teachers are very nice and the school has strong academic focus, especially for reading and writing. There are not as much art/music/drama programs as at PS203. Great parent-teacher communication and PTA involvement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 188 Kingsbury

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 265 56 51 18 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 265 46 63 20 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 255 37 60 12 2 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 224 34 66 14 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 222 40 66 13 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 234 34 67 15 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 209 24 76 23 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 209 24 76 23 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 209 28 79 27 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 235 28 100 33 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 265 32 128 31 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 280 33 160 38 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 257 40 170 41 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 210 49 204 54 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 210 49 204 54 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 188 50 201 53 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 184 41 209 46 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 168 34 200 51 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 161 18 211 51 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 146 18 233 42 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 144 16 239 42 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 175 19 300 48 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2011 187 20 294 49 1 0 0 0 551
2012 198 19 302 50 1 0 0 0 570
2013 197 20 303 50 0 0 2 0 572
2014 210 15 353 45 0 0 9 0 632
2015 219 15 396 49 0 0 14 0 693
2016 223 15 417 52 2 0 18 0 727
2017 200 15 426 53 3 1 19 0 717
2018 201 14 441 53 2 0 20 0 731
2019 206 9 432 47 2 1 25 0 722
2020 181 5 457 46 2 2 20 0 713
2021 171 6 482 42 1 2 21 0 725
2022 148 7 455 40 0 2 22 0 674
2023 138 12 470 35 2 1 18 0 676

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 188 Kingsbury

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 390 21.9 17.8 n/a
1990 394 22.9 17.2 n/a
1991 366 20.9 17.5 n/a
1992 338 18.0 18.7 n/a
1993 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1994 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1995 333 21.0 15.9 n/a
1996 333 21.0 15.9 n/a
1997 345 20.0 17.3 14.5
1998 398 21.8 18.3 10.6
1999 457 24.8 18.4 8.1
2000 513 6.9 74.3 11.9
2001 509 8.8 57.8 17.5
2002 517 n/a n/a n/a
2003 517 n/a n/a n/a
2004 492 n/a n/a n/a
2005 480 28.6 16.8 0
2006 453 26.0 17.4 19.2
2007 441 27.0 16.3 16.6
2008 439 28.0 15.7 18.7
2009 441 30.0 14.7 0
2010 543 32.0 16.9 n/a
2011 551 31.0 17.7 20.1
2012 570 33.7 16.8 22.1
2013 572 31.0 18.4 25.2
2014 632 36.0 17.5 22.3
2015 693 39.0 17.7 22.2
2016 727 40.0 18.1 23.5
2017 717 39.2 18.2 22.5
2018 731 42.0 17.4 25.9
2019 722 43.0 16.7 25.5
2020 713 37.0 19.2 27.6
2021 725 48.0 15.1 25.7
2022 674 42.0 16.0 31.6
2023 676 37.6 17.9 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 188 Kingsbury

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 390 21.9 17.8 n/a
1990 394 22.9 17.2 n/a
1991 366 20.9 17.5 n/a
1992 338 18.0 18.7 n/a
1993 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1994 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1995 333 21.0 15.9 n/a
1996 333 21.0 15.9 n/a
1997 345 20.0 17.3 14.5
1998 398 21.8 18.3 10.6
1999 457 24.8 18.4 8.1
2000 513 6.9 74.3 11.9
2001 509 8.8 57.8 17.5
2002 517 n/a n/a n/a
2003 517 n/a n/a n/a
2004 492 n/a n/a n/a
2005 480 28.6 16.8 0
2006 453 26.0 17.4 19.2
2007 441 27.0 16.3 16.6
2008 439 28.0 15.7 18.7
2009 441 30.0 14.7 0
2010 543 32.0 16.9 n/a
2011 551 31.0 17.7 20.1
2012 570 33.7 16.8 22.1
2013 572 31.0 18.4 25.2
2014 632 36.0 17.5 22.3
2015 693 39.0 17.7 22.2
2016 727 40.0 18.1 23.5
2017 717 39.2 18.2 22.5
2018 731 42.0 17.4 25.9
2019 722 43.0 16.7 25.5
2020 713 37.0 19.2 27.6
2021 725 48.0 15.1 25.7
2022 674 42.0 16.0 31.6
2023 676 37.6 17.9 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 188 Kingsbury

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $99 (0.9%) $11,443 (99.2%) $11,541
2020 $97 (0.8%) $11,720 (99.2%) $11,817
2021 $789 (6.0%) $12,281 (94.0%) $13,070
2022 $1,771 (11.9%) $13,101 (88.1%) $14,871

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 188 Kingsbury

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 188 Kingsbury)8785.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 188 Kingsbury)8889.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)8081
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 188 Kingsbury)8889.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7475.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 188 Kingsbury)9494.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7980.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 188 Kingsbury)8389.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)6673.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 188 Kingsbury)8992.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7679.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students722676
 6.4%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian432470
 8.8%
Hispanic4735
 25.5%
Pacific Islander11
White206138
 33%
Two or More Races2518
 28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%33.7%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 188 Kingsbury

Students who attend Ps 188 Kingsbury usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irwin Altman Middle School 172
High : Martin Van Buren High School

Yes! Ps 188 Kingsbury is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 2439 New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Ps 188 Kingsbury.

Students at Ps 188 Kingsbury are 70% Asian, 20% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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