PS 43

PS 43 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in FAR ROCKAWAY, NY with about 894 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 62 teachers, PS 43 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 43, located at 160 Beach 29th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the New York City Department of Education (District 27). The school is situated in a coastal community and provides a foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools in the Far Rockaway area, PS 43 focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its local student population.

As part of the public school system, the institution emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the NYC Department of Education’s broader goals of promoting equity, closing achievement gaps, and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area typically view PS 43 as a central community hub that works to provide a stable and structured educational experience for children living in the surrounding Far Rockaway housing and residential developments.

For more information, contact PS 43 at (718) 327-5860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.