PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS

www.ps173q.org

929 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 173, also known as the Fresh Meadows School, is a public elementary school located in the diverse community of Flushing, Queens. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 26, which is historically recognized for its high academic standards and strong emphasis on student performance. The school is well-regarded for providing a structured learning environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with a focus on building a supportive school community.

The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive education, offering various programs to support a wide range of learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. Beyond core academics, PS 173 typically integrates enrichment opportunities into its curriculum to foster social-emotional development and creative expression. By maintaining strong parent-teacher partnerships and fostering a culture of high expectations, PS 173 continues to be a focal point for families in the Fresh Meadows area seeking a traditional, achievement-oriented elementary education.

929

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	142
Black	11
Asian	566
Two or More	19
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
566 (60.9 %)
White
178 (19.2 %)
Hispanic
142 (15.3 %)
Two or More
19 (2.0 %)
Black
11 (1.2 %)
American Indian
11 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)358-2243
Website:	http://www.ps173q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 36

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 160

Ungraded 2