OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL

OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in ASTORIA, NY with about 733 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL (OWNCS) is a K-8 public charter school located in Astoria, Queens, known for its diverse student body and commitment to a holistic, inquiry-based approach to education. Founded on the principle of creating a "neighborhood" environment, the school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum that integrates the arts, character education, and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a collaborative staff, the school aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and academic excellence in students from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the concept of global citizenship and community responsibility. Its curriculum often centers on hands-on, project-based learning, which allows students to engage deeply with their community and the wider world. By balancing rigorous standards-based instruction with enrichment programs, OWNCS seeks to prepare its students not only for high school and college readiness but also for active participation as informed and empathetic members of society. Through its long-standing presence in the Astoria community, the school has built a reputation for its stability, high family engagement, and focus on developing the "whole child."

For more information, contact OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 392-3405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.