PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON

PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 999 students offering grade levels from 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 64 teachers, PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson, located in the vibrant Flushing neighborhood of Queens, is a well-established public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that reflects the multi-cultural landscape of its surrounding community. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

Beyond academics, P.S. 24 is dedicated to cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages active parent involvement and community engagement. The school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the student experience, encouraging creativity and collaboration. With a focus on academic achievement and a commitment to preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond, P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and rigorous educational setting for all its learners.

For more information, contact PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON at (718) 359-2288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

141-11 HOLLY AVE
FLUSHING, NY 11355
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PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON is a public Title I school in FLUSHING, NY with about 999 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
999
Teachers:
64.03
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
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 999 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON is predominantly Asian, representing about 86% of the student body.

Asian
85.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Black or African American
2.2%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.