PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 217 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE 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. 38, also known as the Roberto Clemente School, is a public elementary school located in East Harlem, New York City. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a nurturing environment designed to support the academic and social-emotional growth of a diverse student body. It is named after the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente, reflecting a commitment to the values of service, character, and cultural pride.
Academically, P.S. 38 focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a well-rounded education. The school typically provides a range of support services, including English as a New Language (ENL) programs and special education services, to ensure that students with varying needs can succeed. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding East Harlem neighborhood, P.S. 38 aims to provide a stable and encouraging "home away from home" where students are empowered to reach their full potential through both rigorous instruction and enrichment opportunities.
For more information, contact PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE at (212) 860-5882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10029-4428
(212) 860-5882
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
- Total Students:
- 217
- Teachers:
- 17.01
- 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
* 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 217 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.3%
- Black or African American
- 30.4%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- White
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.