PS 51 ELIAS HOWE

PS 51 Elias Howe, located on West 44th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, is a public elementary school that serves a diverse community of students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. Housed in a modern facility, PS 51 offers an environment designed to foster collaboration and creativity, making it a sought-after institution within the local school district.

Beyond the core curriculum, PS 51 is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and enrichment programs. The school actively integrates the arts and technology into the daily learning experience, encouraging students to think critically and express themselves in innovative ways. With a dedicated staff and an active parent body, the school maintains a supportive culture that aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

525 W 44TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
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PS 51 ELIAS HOWE is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
31.01
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 457 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.2%
White
17.5%
Asian
17.1%
Black or African American
15.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.