WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)

WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 18 teachers, WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) 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.

The Woodside Community School (P.S. 361), located at 39-07 57th Street in Flushing, NY, is a neighborhood elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a "community school," it functions as a hub for both academics and holistic student support. The institution is designed to integrate traditional classroom instruction with partnerships that provide social services, enrichment programs, and health resources to students and their families, aiming to address barriers to learning by focusing on the "whole child."

Academically, the school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment where educators and staff work closely with the surrounding Woodside and Flushing community to foster student engagement. By leveraging community-based partnerships, the school typically offers extended learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, which may include arts, athletics, or tutoring programs. Its identity is rooted in creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that seeks to close achievement gaps by providing wraparound services tailored to the specific socioeconomic needs of its local population.

For more information, contact WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 592-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.