PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF

PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF 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 442 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 37 teachers, PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF 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 192, known as the Jacob H. Schiff School, is a public elementary school located in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of West Harlem, New York City. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated within a historic area of Manhattan and operates under the New York City Department of Education. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on community engagement and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects the diverse cultural landscape of its surrounding neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded academic experience, placing a significant emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 192 often incorporates arts programming and enrichment activities designed to encourage student creativity and critical thinking. As a vital pillar of the 138th Street community, the school works closely with local partners and families to ensure that students receive the necessary support to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

For more information, contact PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF at (212) 281-8395 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W 138TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10031
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PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
37
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 442 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.3%
Black or African American
9.7%
White
2.0%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.