PS 2 MEYER LONDON
PS 2 MEYER LONDON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 550 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 48 teachers, PS 2 MEYER LONDON has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
P.S. 2, also known as The Meyer London School, is a public elementary school located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Situated at 122 Henry Street, the school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the historical and cultural vibrancy of the surrounding community. As a neighborhood institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 5, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and its efforts to integrate students into a supportive learning environment. By leveraging its location in New York City, P.S. 2 often provides students with opportunities to engage with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. With a focus on literacy, math, and the arts, The Meyer London School aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a long-standing tradition of education within the Lower East Side district.
For more information, contact PS 2 MEYER LONDON at (212) 964-0350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10002-7199
(212) 964-0350
PS 2 MEYER LONDON is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 48.99
- 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 550 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 2 MEYER LONDON is predominantly Asian, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Asian
- 78.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- White
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.