PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS

www.ps101q.org

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 101, known as the "School in the Gardens," is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the historic Forest Hills Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its location in one of the city's most picturesque residential areas contributes to a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that is deeply valued by local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 101 is known for offering a diverse array of enrichment programs that foster creativity and critical thinking. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a robust PTA, which helps facilitate various school events and extracurricular activities. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive, inclusive culture, the School in the Gardens consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the district.

585

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	107
Black	15
Asian	169
Two or More	77
American Indian	2

White
215 (36.8 %)
Asian
169 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
107 (18.3 %)
Two or More
77 (13.2 %)
Black
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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 #28
Phone:	(718)268-7230
Website:	http://www.ps101q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 75

Ungraded 1