PS 89 JOSE PERALTA SCHOOL OF DREAMERS (THE)

www.ps89q.org

1,241 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 89, also known as The Elmwood School, is a public elementary school located in the vibrant neighborhood of Elmhurst, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the integration of arts and technology into daily classroom life.

Beyond academics, PS 89 places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school benefits from its central location in a culturally rich area, which it leverages to create partnerships that support student growth. With a dedicated teaching staff and a variety of extracurricular programs, PS 89 aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and active participants in their local and global communities.

1,241

Total Students

104.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 89 JOSE PERALTA SCHOOL OF DREAMERS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	946
Black	6
Asian	254
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
946 (76.2 %)
Asian
254 (20.5 %)
White
25 (2.0 %)
Two or More
7 (0.6 %)
Black
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 #24
Phone:	(718)898-2230
Website:	http://www.ps89q.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,016
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 205

Grade 3 206

Grade 4 219

Grade 5 242

Ungraded 4