PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON
PS 223, known as the Lyndon B. Johnson School, is a public elementary school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is situated on Sutphin Boulevard and functions as a key educational anchor within the District 28 community. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
Academically, PS 223 focuses on literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a classroom culture that encourages student engagement and critical thinking. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating various programs to address the unique needs of its pupils. As a fixture in the Jamaica area, the institution plays an essential role in preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, striving to meet the rigorous standards of the New York City Department of Education.
JAMAICA, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 40.04
- 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 559 students
- Black or African American
- 61.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- Asian
- 11.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.7%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.2%
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.