CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL
The Cynthia Jenkins School (P.S. 376), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Named in honor of the late New York State Assemblywoman Cynthia Jenkins, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive, nurturing academic environment. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28, which is known for its focus on diverse student populations and inclusive learning opportunities.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, P.S. 376 prioritizes social-emotional learning, aiming to equip students with the tools to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Jamaica community, the school strives to provide a structured, engaging educational experience that prepares its young scholars for middle school and future success.
JAMAICA, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 39.03
- 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
* 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 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.