PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE)

PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) 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 390 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 38 teachers, PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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. 200, known as The James McCune Smith School, is a public elementary school located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is named in honor of Dr. James McCune Smith, a trailblazing 19th-century physician, abolitionist, and the first African American to hold a medical degree. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this legacy, aiming to foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and social consciousness among its diverse student body.

The school is noted for its modern facility and its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academics with social-emotional learning. By emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment, P.S. 200 seeks to empower its students to become active, informed citizens who can contribute positively to their community. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering a curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their potential within a culturally responsive framework.

For more information, contact PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) at (212) 491-6636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.