Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 19 Asher Levy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Ps 19 Asher Levy's student population of 176 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
The diversity score of Ps 19 Asher Levy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
18%
15%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Ps 19 Asher Levy often compared to?
Ps 19 Asher Levyis often viewed alongside schools like East Village Community School, P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 19 Asher Levy?
176 students attend Ps 19 Asher Levy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 19 Asher Levy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps 19 Asher Levy?
Ps 19 Asher Levy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 19 Asher Levy offer ?
Ps 19 Asher Levy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps 19 Asher Levy part of?
Ps 19 Asher Levy is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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