PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL

PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 558 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Based on public records and educational data, here is a summary of the PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL:

The PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL, officially designated as **P.S. 278**, 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 part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills, social-emotional development, and the integration of the arts into the daily curriculum.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing an inclusive educational experience. In addition to core academics, P.S. 278 often implements programs designed to support bilingual learners and students with individualized education needs. Located in a historic area of upper Manhattan, the school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community organizations, striving to create a nurturing space that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL at (212) 521-2060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 W 219TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10034
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PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 558 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.0%
White
15.8%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.