PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER
PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in GLENDALE, NY with about 688 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 49 teachers, PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER, located in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, the school is known for being a cornerstone of its local community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success. PS 81 frequently integrates literacy and mathematics core curriculum with enrichment activities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining strong ties with neighborhood families and focusing on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a community where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop foundational skills in a collaborative setting.
For more information, contact PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER at (718) 821-9800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GLENDALE, NY 11385
(718) 821-9800
PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER is a public Title I school in GLENDALE, NY with about 688 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
- Total Students:
- 688
- Teachers:
- 49.54
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 688 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.0%
- White
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.