PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS

PS 111, known as the Adolph S. Ochs School, is a public elementary school located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a nurturing environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student body. Its location on West 53rd Street places it in the heart of a vibrant, changing neighborhood, allowing the school to foster partnerships with nearby cultural and educational organizations.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. PS 111 strives to create a supportive "family" atmosphere, prioritizing small class sizes and individualized attention to help students navigate the challenges of city life while preparing them for middle school success. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and character building, the school seeks to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active members of their community.

440 W 53RD ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019-5695
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PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
34.01
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 390 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.9%
White
17.2%
Asian
15.9%
Black or African American
14.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.