P.S. 011 Kathryn Phelan

Test scores sit just below the District 30 average — 56.8% ELA versus 60.7% district, and 59.9% math versus 62.2% district — placing this school in the middle tier of a generally high-performing district. The school's overall quality score of 2.33/4 is slightly below the district average of 2.46. However, there's a clear upward trajectory: math climbed from 50.2% in 2022 to 61.6% in 2024, and the 2025 scores show continued improvement. Grade-level data reveals a strength in upper grades — 5th graders hit 67.7% proficiency in both subjects — while 3rd grade (46.7% ELA, 43.2% math) lags behind, suggesting early intervention might be an area for growth.

This is a school where relationships clearly work — parent satisfaction hits 95%, parent-teacher trust reaches 97%, and an impressive 100% of families report strong relationships with the school. Teachers report 95% instruction quality and 99% safety, suggesting a day-to-day environment where learning happens without significant disruption. The zero-suspension record for three consecutive years is exceptional and speaks to either strong behavioral support or a particularly cohesive student body. That said, chronic absenteeism at 72.2% is a serious concern — nearly three-quarters of students are missing significant school time, which likely contributes to the middle-tier test scores despite the positive climate indicators.

With 743 students, P.S. 011 is mid-sized for an elementary in District 30. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (53%) with significant Asian enrollment (32%), reflecting Woodside's demographics. Economic need is fairly high at 67.6%, and 16% of students have IEPs — a meaningful special education population. The diversity index of 63% indicates a racially and ethnically mixed school community. About 11% white enrollment is notably higher than many Queens schools, aligning with Woodside's somewhat more mixed character compared to neighboring enclaves.

Woodside is a working-to-middle-class Queens neighborhood with a relatively low poverty rate (8.1%) but a moderate 20.7% of households with children — less family-dense than some nearby areas. The median home value of $649,504 and homeownership rate of 33% suggest a stable but not especially affluent community. Transit access is moderate (score 50.19) and safety scores are just above neutral (51.72). The neighborhood has a somewhat mixed character — quieter residential blocks near the school with good access to local shops and the 7 train.

Woodside is a walkable neighborhood, and the school draws from a defined zone — most families arrive on foot or by short drives, with the 7 train providing regional connectivity for those coming from further away