PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK

PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK 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 461 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 39 teachers, PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 98, also known as the Shorac Kappock School, is a public elementary school located in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated in a vibrant, diverse community near the northern tip of Manhattan. PS 98 is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values the partnership between families, teachers, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet New York City Department of Education standards, PS 98 incorporates various enrichment activities and social-emotional learning initiatives to help students develop both academically and personally. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for the families of Inwood, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK at (212) 927-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

512 W 212TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10034
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PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
461
Teachers:
39.02
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

* 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 461 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.7%
White
3.5%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.