LEARNERS AND LEADERS

www.ps305.com

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Learners and Leaders, located at 378 Seneca Ave in Glendale, NY, is a private early childhood educational facility primarily focused on providing day care and pre-kindergarten services. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, catering to the developmental needs of young children in a structured, nurturing environment. By integrating play-based activities with early academic readiness, the center aims to prepare its students for their transition into elementary school while fostering social and emotional growth.

The school is well-regarded within the Glendale community for its commitment to creating a safe and stimulating space for early development. Their curriculum typically focuses on building essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and cooperative interaction. By maintaining a focus on both the "learner" and the "leader" in every child, the institution strives to instill early confidence and a positive attitude toward education, making it a popular choice for local families seeking reliable and enrichment-focused childcare.

451

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEARNERS AND LEADERS
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	353
Black	8
Asian	39
Two or More	3
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
353 (78.3 %)
White
39 (8.6 %)
Asian
39 (8.6 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)366-1061
Website:	http://www.ps305.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 59

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 75