PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN

PS 166 Henry Gradstein, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured educational environment for its students. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, and the social sciences. The school strives to foster a supportive community where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, PS 166 often integrates programs that reflect the needs of its local community and the broader educational goals of the district. The school typically focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and critical thinking. By partnering with families and local organizations, PS 166 Henry Gradstein aims to prepare its young learners to be well-rounded, engaged citizens who are ready to navigate the challenges of middle school and beyond.

33-09 35TH AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106
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PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN is a public Title I school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 1,076 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,076
Teachers:
66
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,076 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.4%
Asian
26.1%
White
21.9%
Black or African American
3.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.