PS 148
PS 148, also known as the Ruby G. Allen School, is a public elementary school located in the East Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 30. It is situated in a vibrant, culturally diverse community, and the school reflects this demographic by fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from a wide variety of linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.
The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a balanced academic foundation, with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics. Beyond core academics, PS 148 emphasizes the social-emotional development of its students, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages personal growth. The school community often engages in collaborative efforts between faculty, parents, and local organizations to enrich the student experience, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong appreciation for education.
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
PS 148 is a public Title I school in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 915 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
- Total Students:
- 915
- Teachers:
- 60.02
- 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 915 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 148 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.7%
- Asian
- 15.5%
- White
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.