PS 177

569 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 177, known as The Fresh Meadows School, is a specialized K-8 public school located in Flushing, Queens. It is primarily recognized for its mission to serve students with diverse learning needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. The school is part of District 75, the New York City Department of Education’s citywide district dedicated to providing highly specialized instructional support for students who require more intensive educational settings than those typically found in community schools.

The school is well-regarded for its therapeutic approach, integrating rigorous academic instruction with essential social-emotional and behavioral support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support staff, PS 177 creates a structured and supportive environment tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Their goal is to foster independence and prepare students for successful transitions to further education or vocational paths, ensuring that every student has the tools to reach their unique potential.

569

Total Students

118.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 177
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	152
Black	155
Asian	137
Two or More	8
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	7

Black
155 (27.2%)
Hispanic
152 (26.7%)
Asian
137 (24.1%)
White
92 (16.2%)
American Indian
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(929)483-3050
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 12

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2

Ungraded 481