PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON

www.ps22q.com

750 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 22, the Thomas Jefferson School, is a public elementary school located in the vibrant, diverse neighborhood of Flushing, Queens. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 25. The institution is known for being a cornerstone of its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills while catering to a highly diverse student body, which is characteristic of the Flushing area.

Academically, PS 22 focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that supports student growth in literacy and mathematics. The school places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere, offering various support services for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with special needs to ensure that all children have access to a quality education. Through a mix of classroom instruction, enrichment activities, and a commitment to social-emotional development, PS 22 aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

750

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	290
Black	8
Asian	424
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
424 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
290 (38.7 %)
White
18 (2.4 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
Two or More
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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 #25
Phone:	(718)762-4141
Website:	http://www.ps22q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	600
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 106

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	45.2%
Male	411	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)