PS 201 DISCOVERY SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND RESEARCH (THE)

www.ps201.org

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 201, officially known as The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research, is a public elementary school located in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to a progressive, inquiry-based approach to education. By moving away from traditional rote memorization, the school emphasizes student-led investigations, critical thinking, and collaborative learning to ensure that children remain curious and engaged with their curriculum.

Beyond its academic philosophy, P.S. 201 places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement and values the diverse cultural background of the Flushing community, integrating these elements into the daily school experience. With a focus on social-emotional development alongside academic rigor, the Discovery School aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle school but also to become thoughtful, lifelong learners.

395

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 201 DISCOVERY SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND RESEARCH (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	173
Black	150
Asian	47
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

Hispanic
173 (43.8 %)
Black
150 (38.0 %)
Asian
47 (11.9 %)
White
13 (3.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)

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)359-0620
Website:	http://www.ps201.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 58

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 52