PS 18 PARK TERRACE
PS 18 PARK TERRACE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 349 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 28 teachers, PS 18 PARK TERRACE 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.
PS 18 PARK TERRACE, located at 4124 9th Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education within a supportive and inclusive environment. It plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing not only academic growth but also the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.
The school is recognized for its focus on fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both traditional curriculum and enriching extracurricular activities. By leveraging its location in Northern Manhattan, PS 18 often integrates local community resources into its programming to enhance student learning. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a standard of academic rigor tailored to the needs of its specific student population.
For more information, contact PS 18 PARK TERRACE at (917) 521-2220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10034
(917) 521-2220
PS 18 PARK TERRACE is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 349 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 28.52
- 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 349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 18 PARK TERRACE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- White
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.