PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL

www.ps35q.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, located in Hollis, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a diverse community and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to meet the individual social and emotional needs of its student body, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to engage learners at different developmental stages.

The school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. Beyond the standard core curriculum of English Language Arts and Mathematics, PS 35 typically integrates programs that support arts education and physical development. By focusing on creating a safe and structured atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of positive character traits within the Hollis community.

571

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	130
Black	162
Asian	196
Two or More	10
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	10

Asian
196 (34.3 %)
Black
162 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
130 (22.8 %)
American Indian
40 (7.0 %)
White
23 (4.0 %)
Two or More
10 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.8 %)

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 #29
Phone:	(718)465-6820
Website:	http://www.ps35q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 35

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 88

Ungraded 1