PS 136 ROY WILKINS

PS 136 ROY WILKINS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in SAINT ALBANS, NY with about 615 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, PS 136 ROY WILKINS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 136, formally known as the Roy Wilkins School, is a public elementary school located in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, carrying the name of Roy Wilkins, the prominent civil rights leader and former executive director of the NAACP. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to academic growth and social development, aiming to provide a foundational education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, often utilizing its urban setting to offer students a diverse array of experiences. PS 136 focuses on meeting the individual needs of its student body through a structured curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment. By promoting values such as community responsibility and academic perseverance, the Roy Wilkins School strives to empower its students to become informed, active, and capable members of society.

For more information, contact PS 136 ROY WILKINS at (718) 465-2286 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.