PS 30 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES

PS 30 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 250 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 36 teachers, PS 30 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

PS 30, officially known as the Hernandez/Hughes School, is a public elementary school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and occupies a historic building that has been a long-standing fixture on East 128th Street. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 4, an area historically recognized for its focus on school choice and educational innovation.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. PS 30 focuses on a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating literacy, mathematics, and science with arts and extracurricular programming designed to engage young learners. By maintaining close ties with families and community partners, PS 30 aims to provide a stable and enriching foundation for students as they transition through their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact PS 30 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES at (212) 876-1825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.