PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON

P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington is a public elementary school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on Union Hall Street and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education. Named after Samuel Huntington, a prominent figure in American history and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the school serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards and personal development for its diverse student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As an elementary institution, P.S. 40 focuses on early childhood development and the mastery of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the traditional curriculum, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Jamaica, P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington plays a vital role in the neighborhood’s educational ecosystem, striving to provide its young students with the tools necessary for future academic and social success.

109-20 UNION HALL ST
JAMAICA, NY 11433
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PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
465
Teachers:
38.03
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 465 students

Black or African American
56.8%
Hispanic/Latino
23.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.8%
White
4.9%
Asian
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.9%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

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.