PS 19 ASHER LEVY
PS 19 Asher Levy, located at 185 1st Avenue in the East Village of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its warm, community-focused environment, the school is deeply integrated into the historic neighborhood and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills, often utilizing the diverse cultural resources available in the surrounding New York City area.
Academically, PS 19 focuses on core subjects while integrating enrichment opportunities that help prepare students for middle school transitions. The school maintains a strong commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, which is reflected in its active PTA and various extracurricular offerings. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a focus on inclusivity and character development, PS 19 Asher Levy strives to create a nurturing foundation for its diverse student body to succeed in an evolving urban landscape.
NEW YORK, NY 10003
(212) 533-5340
PS 19 ASHER LEVY is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 258 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
- Total Students:
- 258
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 258 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.3%
- Black or African American
- 19.4%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- White
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.