PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN

www.ps162thejohngoldenschool.weebly.com

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 162, also known as the John Golden School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and commitment to fostering a nurturing environment. It is a staple of the local community, often recognized for maintaining high standards of student performance and offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, PS 162 is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school places a high value on parental involvement and community partnerships, which help support a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in the quiet, residential area of Bayside contributes to a stable school culture, making it a popular choice for local families seeking a structured and supportive educational setting for their children.

518

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	63
Black	8
Asian	381
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
381 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (12.2 %)
White
56 (10.8 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)423-8621
Website:	http://www.ps162thejohngoldenschool.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 94

Ungraded 3