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Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School

85-15 143RD ST, JAMAICA, NY 11435

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 591 of 2142 in New York

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School

85-15 143RD ST, JAMAICA, NY 11435

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 591 of 2142 in New York

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About Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 44% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
767
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.08%
Asian 31.03%
Hispanic 45.37%
Black 9.13%
Two+ Races 1.56%
Native Am. 1.43%
White
11.08%
Asian
31.03%
Hispanic
45.37%
Black
9.13%
Two+ Races
1.56%
Native Am.
1.43%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 767
50.07%
384 Female
49.93%
383 Male

Student Population

767 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

849 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Contact Information

Address

85-15 143RD ST, JAMAICA, NY 11435

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Phone

(718) 526-4780

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TOP 591 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school still enjoys consistent enrollment and involvement in NYC District 28 activities, with continued emphasis on early grade learning. The latest educational profiles show that the school is still performing consistently well in terms of providing steady academics for PreK-5 pupils. The school is included in the latest rankings for its balanced approach to learning and its role as an educational provider to a diverse student population in Queens. Overall, the school remains consistent in its performance as a neighborhood elementary school.

FAQ

Q1. Is there any after-school program being run in the school?

Ans. The school has after-school programs for structured educational enrichment. There are activities provided after class hours for the benefit of early learners.

Q2. Is there any transportation service offered by the school?

Ans. School buses are used to transport students based on their proximity and availability of bus stops within the zones. Information about transportation eligibility is shared at the beginning of the academic session.

Q3. Is there any provision made regarding meals in school?

Ans. The school runs federal nutrition programs and provides breakfast and lunch for the benefit of students. All meals provided in school are nutritionally balanced.

Q4. Do you provide any special assistance for learning purposes?

Ans. Special academic services along with individual learning programs are offered by the school to support students in their academic endeavors. Assistance is offered to the needy students.

Q5. What steps have been taken to engage parents in the child’s education?

Ans. Parents have been involved in the educational progress of their children through various means like communication with parents regarding their child’s development.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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