PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE)
PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in REGO PARK, NY with about 809 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
P.S. 175, also known as The Lynn Gross Discovery School, is a public elementary school located in the Rego Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is widely recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school is known for its commitment to a "discovery-based" learning approach, which encourages students to take an active role in their education through hands-on activities, inquiry, and critical thinking. Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 175 typically offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture well-rounded development. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 897-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
REGO PARK, NY 11374-3658
(718) 897-8600
PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) is a public school in REGO PARK, NY with about 809 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:
- 809
- Teachers:
- 43.02
- 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
* 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 809 students
- White
- 64.8%
- Asian
- 20.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- 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.