PS 46 ARTHUR TAPPAN

P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan, located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. The school’s namesake, Arthur Tappan, was a prominent 19th-century abolitionist, a legacy that the school often honors through its focus on inclusive values and civic responsibility.

Academically, P.S. 46 offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school frequently integrates arts, literacy, and social-emotional learning into its daily programming to ensure a well-rounded education. By fostering strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, P.S. 46 aims to provide the foundational support necessary for its students to succeed in middle school and beyond, all while cultivating a sense of pride in their local Harlem community.

2987 FREDERICK DOUGLAS BLVD
NEW YORK, NY 10039-1399
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PS 46 ARTHUR TAPPAN is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
663
Teachers:
56.02
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 663 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.6%
Black or African American
47.8%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.