PS 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
PS 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 603 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 38 teachers, PS 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH, located in the Jamaica 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, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive community, focusing on the social-emotional growth of its students alongside their academic development.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to engage families in the learning process. By promoting a culture of high expectations and utilizing a structured curriculum, PS 48 aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. Furthermore, the school frequently integrates arts and extracurricular enrichment to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to develop their unique talents and interests within their local community.
For more information, contact PS 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH at (718) 558-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMAICA, NY 11433-1914
(718) 558-6700
PS 48 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 603
- Teachers:
- 38.61
- 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 603 students
- Black or African American
- 54.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Asian
- 18.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- White
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.