PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 648 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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. 84, also known as the Lillian Weber School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is named after Lillian Weber, a renowned educator and pioneer of the "Open Classroom" philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, hands-on exploration, and the integration of the arts into the daily curriculum. The school fosters a progressive, community-oriented environment that encourages students to be critical thinkers and active participants in their own education.
Beyond its core academics, P.S. 84 is well-regarded for its diverse and inclusive atmosphere. The school maintains a strong partnership with its parent body and the local community, often hosting programs that prioritize social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. With a focus on project-based learning and a commitment to nurturing the individual talents of each student, the school remains a popular choice for families in the neighborhood seeking a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
For more information, contact PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER at (212) 799-2534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10025-7632
(212) 799-2534
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 648 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 50
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 648 students
- White
- 47.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
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.