PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON

PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON 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 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 4, also known as the Duke Ellington School, is a public elementary school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated on West 160th Street and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. The school is named in honor of the legendary jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington, reflecting a long-standing commitment to fostering creativity and academic growth within the local community.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Washington Heights community, often incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into its programming to reflect the demographic makeup of its students. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while offering enrichment opportunities, PS 4 strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON at (212) 928-0739 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.