PS 156 LAURELTON

PS 156 LAURELTON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 268 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 20 teachers, PS 156 LAURELTON 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 156, also known as The Laurelton School, is a public elementary school located in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 29. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood and has long served as a foundational educational pillar for the local Laurelton community, focusing on academic development and social-emotional growth during the critical early years of a child's education.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. In addition to standard curriculum requirements, PS 156 often integrates arts and enrichment programs designed to help students build confidence and creativity. As a traditional neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on community engagement, working closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 156 LAURELTON at (718) 528-9173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.