PS 234
PS 234 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 school district, located in ASTORIA, NY with about 516 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 36 teachers, PS 234 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 234, officially known as the **Robert F. Wagner Jr. School**, is a public elementary school located in the heart of Astoria, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its residential community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population.
The school is recognized for its commitment to the social and emotional development of its students, often emphasizing collaborative learning and community involvement. As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 234 provides a traditional curriculum supplemented by various enrichment opportunities designed to keep students engaged. Its location on 29th Street makes it a highly accessible neighborhood anchor for families in the Astoria area, and it continues to be a staple of the local educational landscape.
For more information, contact PS 234 at (718) 956-2760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ASTORIA, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
PS 234 is a public Title I school in ASTORIA, NY with about 516 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:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 36.01
- 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 516 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.8%
- White
- 29.8%
- Asian
- 24.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.