PS 242 Elementary School in Flushing, NY

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PS 242 Elementary School is located in Flushing, NY and is one of 24 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #25. It is a public school that serves 374 students in grades K-3. more

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-3
New York City Geographic District #25

Made AYP
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Contact

PS 242 Elementary School
2966 137TH St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-2902

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 374

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Student Economic Level (2009)

In 2009, PS 242 Elementary School had 59% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Asian/Pacific Islander

73%

Hispanic

17%

White

7%

Black

4%

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10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, PS 242 Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Eun S. Jeon: A really nice school of Flushing area, great teachers, administration, staff, an exellent care for children of yong ages
It is a school that has the highest ranking among others.
Congratulation!!!

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Flushing - West 4252 Union St Flushing, NY	0.8 miles

Flushing - East 17139 Northern Blvd Flushing, NY	2 miles

Fresh Meadows 68-02 Fresh Meadow Lane Fresh Meadows, NY	3 miles

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