PS/IS 119 GLENDALE (THE)

www.psis119.org

1,221 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

I.S. 119, formally known as The Glendale, is a public middle school located in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education (District 24). It is a large, traditional middle school that functions as a cornerstone for the local community, emphasizing a standard core curriculum while offering various extracurricular activities to support the academic and social-emotional development of its adolescent student body.

The school is well-regarded for its stable environment and focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. Academically, I.S. 119 generally aligns with city-wide standards, offering programs that cater to a diverse population of learners. Because it is a zoned school, it acts as a primary educational hub for the surrounding Glendale residential area, fostering a strong sense of neighborhood continuity and parent involvement. Students typically engage in a mix of rigorous classroom instruction, arts, and physical education, aimed at providing a well-rounded foundation before graduation.

1,221

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/IS 119 GLENDALE (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	365
Black	14
Asian	379
Two or More	27
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (34.8 %)
Asian
379 (31.0 %)
Hispanic
365 (29.9 %)
Two or More
27 (2.2 %)
Black
14 (1.1 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)
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 #24
Phone:	(718)326-8261
Website:	http://www.psis119.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	834
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 70

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 229

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 215

Ungraded 2