PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE

PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in ELMHURST, NY with about 1,605 students offering grade levels from 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 95 teachers, PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE 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.

P.S. 13 Clement C. Moore, located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the author of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24. It operates within a diverse urban community, reflecting the multicultural demographics typical of Elmhurst, and provides a foundational academic environment focused on core subjects including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes student development and academic growth. Beyond the standard curriculum, P.S. 13 typically integrates opportunities for social-emotional learning and community engagement, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. As a neighborhood anchor, the school works to accommodate a wide range of learner needs, utilizing the resources provided by the NYC public school system to support instruction and extracurricular enrichment for its young students.

For more information, contact PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE at (718) 271-1021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.