PS 140 EDWARD K ELLINGTON
P.S. 140, also known as the Edward K. Ellington School, is a public elementary school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. The institution is named in honor of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, the legendary jazz composer and bandleader, reflecting a commitment to fostering a community environment rooted in cultural appreciation and academic development.
The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. As part of the Jamaica community, P.S. 140 works to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. By utilizing a standard New York City curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, focusing on building a strong, inclusive educational base for all children in the neighborhood.
JAMAICA, NY 11434
(718) 657-4760
PS 140 EDWARD K ELLINGTON is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 34.01
- 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 477 students
- Black or African American
- 67.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.2%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.4%
- White
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.