P.S. 20 John Bowne Elementary

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P.S. 20 John Bowne Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
142-30 BARCLAY Ave,  Flushing, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 25
4.1
4.6
1,113 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Victoria Hart
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
6%
State Average
13%
Math
10%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,163:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Economically disadvantaged
87.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
66.8%
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Limited English proficient
46%
Hispanic
24.5%
White
3.3%
Black
3.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#103 Niche Standout ES in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
8/21/2021
It was okay teacher were a mix bag some where great but some were bad very dirty and bathroom was a mess did not do much about bullying nurse was racist and
3.0 Niche User
11/11/2014
Sometimes i feel like if some of the counselor just looks at the the grade and made a decision through that, and sometimes that is not what's best for the students.
4.0 Niche User
11/11/2014
I have only been to the nurse's office about three times in all my years of attending this school but the nurses were all very willing and helpful to me. They were patient with me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/14/2019
My daughter had a wonderful time at the school. Parents are highly involved. Meetings are always in high attendance. The school community is supportive of their students and staff.
5.0 parent
1/20/2015
Best school ever. Both my children attended this school from Pre-K thru 6th grade. The teachers and administration department are WONDERFUL. When my son attended this school they had the HONORS program from 4-6th grade. The only thing I am upset is when my daughter was attending they took away the H...
5.0 parent
9/29/2014
Love this school, principal and both assistance principals are great! Teachers are on top of the students to get their work together and be better and what they do.
5.0 parent
10/3/2012
I was a student here many moons ago and now my children attend this school as well. The staff here is very polite and attentive. Principal and Assistant Principal are always around and readily available. I'm a proud parent because I know my children will excel thanks to the attention and care for my...

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P.S. 20 John Bowne Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Flushing, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 25 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,113 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. P.S. 20 John Bowne Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $700,627. Discover additional schools in the area, like Flushing High School, Flushing International High School, East-West School of International Studies, and more. Learn more about what Flushing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 20 John Bowne Elementary.

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