PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY

PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in HOLLIS, NY with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 35 teachers, PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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. 118, the Lorraine Hansberry School, is a public elementary school located in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of the renowned playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry, whose legacy often informs the school's commitment to cultural enrichment and academic excellence. The school environment is characterized by a focus on fostering a supportive community, emphasizing character development alongside core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Academically, P.S. 118 strives to provide a well-rounded education by integrating arts and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to build a strong foundational base for students as they prepare for the transition to middle school, ensuring that each child has the tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY at (718) 465-5538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.