PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN

PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in FOREST HILLS, NY with about 893 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 144, also known as the Col. Jeromus Remsen School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its status as a cornerstone of the local community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, often drawing families to the neighborhood specifically for its rigorous educational environment and dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond its academic focus, PS 144 is characterized by a diverse student body and a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both character development and extracurricular enrichment. The school provides a variety of programs to engage students, including arts, music, and technology integration, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With active parent involvement and a long-standing history in the Forest Hills community, PS 144 remains one of the most sought-after primary schools in the New York City Department of Education system.

For more information, contact PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN at (718) 268-2775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

93-02 69TH AVE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375-5812
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PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN is a public school in FOREST HILLS, NY with about 893 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
893
Teachers:
53.02
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
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 893 students

Asian
36.5%
White
35.3%
Hispanic/Latino
19.0%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.