PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
619 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
P.S. 176, also known as the Cambria Heights School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Cambria Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply embedded in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school is known for fostering a structured and nurturing environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematics skills, alongside efforts to support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 176 places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff typically work to engage families through various school events and parent-teacher associations, aiming to create a collaborative partnership in the education of their students. With its location in the quiet, residential area of Cambria Heights, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction and character-building initiatives.
Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 176 places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff typically work to engage families through various school events and parent-teacher associations, aiming to create a collaborative partnership in the education of their students. With its location in the quiet, residential area of Cambria Heights, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction and character-building initiatives.
619
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 491 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 43 |
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Black491 (79.3 %)
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American Indian43 (6.9 %)
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Hispanic35 (5.7 %)
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Asian32 (5.2 %)
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Two or More11 (1.8 %)
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White7 (1.1 %)
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 #29 |
| Phone: | (718)525-4057 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 619 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 407 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 21 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
68
Kindergarten
80
Grade 1
81
Grade 2
83
Grade 3
91
Grade 4
101
Grade 5
114
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 80 |
| Grade 1 | 81 |
| Grade 2 | 83 |
| Grade 3 | 91 |
| Grade 4 | 101 |
| Grade 5 | 114 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 339 | 54.8% |
| Male | 280 | 45.2% |
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