P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler

P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler (27Q108) is a public school in District 27, South Ozone Park, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 62% of tested students were proficient in reading and 73% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1116 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 24.1 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: South Ozone Park
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler
108-10 109 Avenue
Queens, South Ozone Park

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 62%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 10 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 24.1, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 math proficiency is 73%, higher than most district elementary schools. Math is up 7 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 98% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.56 · 66th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

62%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

477 students tested

Level 19%
Level 229%
Level 331%
Level 431%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education28%

81 students tested

General education students69%

396 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 357%
Grade 470%
Grade 560%

Mathematics

73%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

485 students tested

Level 15%
Level 222%
Level 346%
Level 427%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education50%

84 students tested

General education students78%

401 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 375%
Grade 477%
Grade 568%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school62%
District 2748%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school73%
District 2755%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests58%62%59%73%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201858%59%
201959%64%
202256%54%
202362%67%
202458%70%
202573%76%
202662%73%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 73%1.0 mi away

  2. P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler (this school)62%

    Economic need index: 67%

  3. Economic need index: 76%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 74%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 57%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%1.2 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%1.1 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 71%0.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 73%1.0 mi away

  2. P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler (this school)73%

    Economic need index: 67%

  3. Economic need index: 71%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 57%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 74%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 76%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%1.1 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 79%1.2 mi away

P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler vs P.S. 100 Glen Morris

MeasureP.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. FowlerP.S. 100 Glen Morris
2026 reading proficient62% (-10 points vs 2025)41% (-15 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient73% (-3 points vs 2025)64% (-3 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)24.118.9
Enrollment (2025–26)1116626
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)14.29.3
Family satisfaction (2026)95%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%97%
Teacher trust (2026)98%97%
Leadership (2026)97%97%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 100 Glen Morris (62% vs 41%) and higher math proficiency (73% vs 64%).

Student body

Enrollment

1116 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 187 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

24.1

children in the average K–5 class; about 14.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 7% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

90% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 67% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

22%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 42% Hispanic, 40% Asian, 6% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 67% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

108-10 109 AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 28% in reading (81 tested), compared with 62% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: South Ozone Park, Queens
  • Address: 108-10 109 Avenue