Ps 20 John Bowne

Summary:

PS 20 John Bowne is an elementary school located in Flushing, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,033 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #25, which is ranked 320 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, PS 20 John Bowne's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the New York State Assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 37.12%, compared to 50.91% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively well compared to their peers statewide, while Asian and Hispanic students tend to underperform compared to their counterparts at other schools in the district and state.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $17,515 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the district and state averages, its academic performance lags behind. When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as PS 24 Andrew Jackson and PS 22 Thomas Jefferson, PS 20 John Bowne generally performs on par or slightly below its neighbors on state assessments across grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and explore ways to more effectively utilize its funding to improve student outcomes, particularly for its diverse student population, which includes a significant proportion of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 142-30 Barclay Ave
       Flushing, NY  11355


(718) 359-0321

District: New York City Geographic District #25

SchoolDigger Rank:
974th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,515 Help


Students who attend Ps 20 John Bowne usually attend:

Middle:    Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,016

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
66.0%
Hispanic:
25.4%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details Ps 20 John Bowne ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 17th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (66%), Hispanic (25.4%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 20 John Bowne is 15.6. 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 20 John Bowne is $17,515. 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 20 John Bowne:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 20 John Bowne 974th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 20 John Bowne in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #25:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #25 320th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 20 John Bowne

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Rank History for all students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.38 587th 2206 73.4%
2007 68.89 783rd 2219 64.7%
2008 61.08 1059th 2227 52.4%
2009 61.86 1035th 2257 54.1%
2010 65.61 841st 2263 62.8%
2011 61.77 959th 2286 58.0%
2012 68.23 768th 2320 66.9%
2013 68.14 657th 2325 71.7%
2014 69.59 645th 2345 72.5%
2015 68.46 685th 2352 70.9%
2016 72.30 602nd 2366 74.6%
2017 79.10 416th 2386 82.6%
2018 72.34 597th 2395 75.1%
2019 70.84 645th 2413 73.3%
2021 56.76 916th 2201 58.4%
2022 67.22 728th 2434 70.1%
2023 68.91 708th 2439 71.0%
2024 56.94 974th 2445 60.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.86 114th 938 87.8%
2019 78.70 64th 860 92.6%
2021 54.46 157th 454 65.4%
2022 74.79 148th 1027 85.6%
2023 73.86 135th 1001 86.5%
2024 68.30 172nd 1066 83.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.21 753rd 1941 61.2%
2019 51.25 656th 1859 64.7%
2021 28.22 812th 1044 22.2%
2022 52.13 736th 2031 63.8%
2023 48.91 810th 2016 59.8%
2024 55.71 672nd 2110 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 233rd 2045 88.6%
2019 82.49 250th 2032 87.7%
2021 70.23 355th 1678 78.8%
2022 78.49 291st 2099 86.1%
2023 78.50 317th 2041 84.5%
2024 67.22 512th 2078 75.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.90 152nd 730 79.2%
2019 80.45 54th 570 90.5%
2021 77.43 8th 70 88.6%
2022 66.60 138th 622 77.8%
2023 77.37 92nd 637 85.6%
2024 53.73 277th 766 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.11 514th 2338 78.0%
2019 72.96 569th 2357 75.9%
2021 55.08 859th 1955 56.1%
2022 70.15 642nd 2401 73.3%
2023 68.62 683rd 2403 71.6%
2024 53.00 1065th 2413 55.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.45 634th 2340 72.9%
2019 67.22 694th 2358 70.6%
2021 53.98 875th 1961 55.4%
2022 62.43 841st 2400 65.0%
2023 67.38 720th 2400 70.0%
2024 59.58 893rd 2411 63.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 353rd 601 41.3%
2019 48.81 343rd 548 37.4%
2021 29.81 348th 430 19.1%
2022 41.44 447th 671 33.4%
2023 44.56 388th 605 35.9%
2024 36.97 467th 662 29.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.82 465th 948 50.9%
2019 45.12 427th 891 52.1%
2022 48.81 429th 936 54.2%
2024 54.31 369th 927 60.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 20 John Bowne

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 736th 1392 47.1%
2019 46.59 642nd 1315 51.2%
2021 33.90 559th 818 31.7%
2022 38.22 944th 1503 37.2%
2023 44.28 773rd 1429 45.9%
2024 35.06 1012th 1531 33.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ps 20 John Bowne

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 87 127 454 382 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
1990 68 125 447 392 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
1991 80 110 430 393 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1992 65 114 433 370 1 n/a n/a 0 983
1993 137 103 424 374 2 n/a n/a 0 1040
1994 94 106 425 353 3 n/a n/a 0 981
1995 109 138 576 483 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
1996 109 138 576 483 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
1997 105 127 671 535 3 n/a n/a 0 1441
1998 90 133 706 527 4 n/a n/a 0 1460
1999 83 124 758 551 1 n/a n/a 0 1517
2000 78 125 773 518 2 n/a n/a 0 1496
2001 82 95 810 522 2 n/a n/a 0 1511
2002 72 77 784 468 3 n/a n/a 0 1404
2003 72 77 784 468 3 n/a n/a 0 1404
2004 80 73 784 499 4 n/a n/a 0 1440
2005 79 82 798 493 4 n/a n/a 0 1456
2006 58 80 800 427 3 n/a n/a 0 1368
2007 51 80 817 408 6 n/a n/a 0 1362
2008 51 57 817 352 3 n/a n/a 0 1280
2009 51 52 856 341 2 n/a n/a 0 1302
2010 36 46 986 344 2 n/a n/a 0 1414
2011 38 47 1018 348 2 0 0 0 1453
2012 33 44 1044 327 2 10 3 0 1463
2013 31 50 1065 292 4 8 2 0 1452
2014 26 43 1085 282 3 0 0 0 1439
2015 28 48 1042 267 7 0 1 0 1393
2016 20 48 1041 266 6 0 3 0 1384
2017 18 50 1035 246 6 6 5 0 1366
2018 20 57 962 256 7 2 7 0 1311
2019 32 47 859 254 6 2 5 0 1205
2020 31 45 845 249 5 2 5 0 1182
2021 29 41 834 244 4 1 10 0 1163
2022 31 37 778 244 6 2 15 0 1113
2023 37 37 697 238 6 1 17 0 1033
2024 28 38 671 258 5 1 15 0 1016

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

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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 20 John Bowne

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1050 57.9 18.1 n/a
1990 1032 59.9 17.2 n/a
1991 1013 56.9 17.8 n/a
1992 983 56.9 17.2 n/a
1993 1040 59.1 17.6 n/a
1994 981 55.8 17.6 n/a
1995 1308 56.1 23.3 n/a
1996 1308 56.1 23.3 n/a
1997 1441 72.8 19.8 71.3
1998 1460 75.0 19.5 71.9
1999 1517 75.0 20.2 72.8
2000 1496 89.1 16.8 86.2
2001 1511 93.8 16.1 86
2002 1404 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1404 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1456 n/a n/a 0
2006 1368 93.0 14.7 91.2
2007 1362 95.0 14.3 89.9
2008 1280 83.0 15.4 88.8
2009 1302 88.5 14.7 91.3
2010 1414 82.0 17.2 n/a
2011 1453 93.0 15.6 92.3
2012 1463 85.5 17.1 94.3
2013 1452 85.0 17.0 16.9
2014 1439 86.9 16.5 87.2
2015 1393 86.0 16.1 93.1
2016 1384 88.0 15.7 93.7
2017 1366 86.2 15.8 93.7
2018 1311 85.0 15.4 93.4
2019 1205 81.0 14.8 89
2020 1182 75.0 15.7 89.8
2021 1163 73.0 15.9 91.2
2022 1113 72.8 15.2 87.6
2023 1033 70.3 14.6 87.2
2024 1016 65.0 15.6 89

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 20 John Bowne

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1050 57.9 18.1 n/a
1990 1032 59.9 17.2 n/a
1991 1013 56.9 17.8 n/a
1992 983 56.9 17.2 n/a
1993 1040 59.1 17.6 n/a
1994 981 55.8 17.6 n/a
1995 1308 56.1 23.3 n/a
1996 1308 56.1 23.3 n/a
1997 1441 72.8 19.8 71.3
1998 1460 75.0 19.5 71.9
1999 1517 75.0 20.2 72.8
2000 1496 89.1 16.8 86.2
2001 1511 93.8 16.1 86
2002 1404 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1404 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1456 n/a n/a 0
2006 1368 93.0 14.7 91.2
2007 1362 95.0 14.3 89.9
2008 1280 83.0 15.4 88.8
2009 1302 88.5 14.7 91.3
2010 1414 82.0 17.2 n/a
2011 1453 93.0 15.6 92.3
2012 1463 85.5 17.1 94.3
2013 1452 85.0 17.0 16.9
2014 1439 86.9 16.5 87.2
2015 1393 86.0 16.1 93.1
2016 1384 88.0 15.7 93.7
2017 1366 86.2 15.8 93.7
2018 1311 85.0 15.4 93.4
2019 1205 81.0 14.8 89
2020 1182 75.0 15.7 89.8
2021 1163 73.0 15.9 91.2
2022 1113 72.8 15.2 87.6
2023 1033 70.3 14.6 87.2
2024 1016 65.0 15.6 89

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
201599.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 20 John Bowne

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,015 (7.2%) $13,098 (92.8%) $14,113
2020 $959 (6.6%) $13,629 (93.4%) $14,588
2021 $898 (5.9%) $14,295 (94.1%) $15,193
2022 $2,440 (13.5%) $15,598 (86.5%) $18,038
2023 $1,614 (9.2%) $15,901 (90.8%) $17,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 20 John Bowne

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 645th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 708th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 20 John Bowne)5548.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)6758.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 20 John Bowne)6368.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)7171.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 20 John Bowne)5358
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)6564.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 20 John Bowne)6663.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)6967.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 20 John Bowne)4950.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)5259.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 20 John Bowne)7669.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)6968.1
 0.9%
   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 Students12051033
 14.3%
African American4737
 21.3%
American Indian66
Asian859697
 18.9%
Hispanic254238
 6.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3237
 15.6%
Two or More Races517
 240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89%87.2%
 1.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,016 students attended Ps 20 John Bowne.

Students who attend Ps 20 John Bowne usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard

Ps 20 John Bowne ranks 974th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 20 John Bowne are 66% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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