PS 229 EMANUEL KAPLAN
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan, located in Woodside, 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 recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development within a structured, supportive environment.
Beyond its academic curriculum, PS 229 is known for being a central hub in its local community. The school environment typically encourages active parent involvement and offers various programs designed to support student engagement, ranging from arts and extracurricular activities to specialized support services. By focusing on creating a positive school culture, PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a community of respect, collaboration, and academic curiosity.
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
(718) 446-2120
PS 229 EMANUEL KAPLAN is a public school in WOODSIDE, NY with about 1,465 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:
- 1,465
- Teachers:
- 87.04
- 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
* 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 1,465 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.7%
- Asian
- 35.8%
- White
- 20.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.