STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN

STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 133 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 16 teachers, STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

The **STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN** (officially identified as **P.S. 242**) is a public elementary school located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school operates under the New York City Department of Education. As its name suggests, the institution centers its curriculum on a STEM-focused approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), aiming to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that prepares them for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, the school emphasizes holistic development by fostering a supportive community environment. It offers various enrichment programs and utilizes project-based learning to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. By integrating modern educational tools with traditional instruction, the STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN strives to engage its diverse student body and narrow achievement gaps, working to ensure that every student has access to high-quality learning experiences within the historic Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem.

For more information, contact STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN at (212) 678-2898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.