PS 143 LOUIS ARMSTRONG

www.ps143q.org

1,436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 143, known as the Louis Armstrong School, is a public elementary school located in the diverse neighborhood of Corona, Queens. Serving a large student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates the cultural heritage of its community. It is named after the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong, who was a longtime resident of the Corona area, and the school often strives to embody a spirit of creativity and community pride.

Academically, P.S. 143 focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse population, which includes a significant number of English Language Learners. The school promotes holistic development by integrating arts and enrichment programs into the curriculum, aiming to keep students engaged both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining active partnerships with families and local organizations, P.S. 143 works to provide a stable, collaborative, and encouraging educational experience for its students as they prepare for middle school.

1,436

Total Students

106.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 143 LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1,362
Black	29
Asian	31
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
1,362 (94.8 %)
Asian
31 (2.2 %)
Black
29 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
White
5 (0.3 %)
Two or More
3 (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 #24
Phone:	(718)429-5700
Website:	http://www.ps143q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 33

Kindergarten 203

Grade 1 221

Grade 2 253

Grade 3 263

Grade 4 247

Grade 5 215

Ungraded 1