PS 146 HOWARD BEACH

www.ps146q.org

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 146, also known as The Howard Beach School, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. Located in the quiet, residential community of Howard Beach, Queens, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood and is well-regarded for maintaining a stable, community-focused educational environment. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Academically, P.S. 146 places a strong focus on preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum that often incorporates small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet individual student needs. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through various extracurricular activities, arts programming, and parent involvement initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character education, P.S. 146 aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests while developing the foundational skills necessary for future success.

526

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 146 HOWARD BEACH
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	221
Black	14
Asian	63
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
221 (42.0 %)
White
213 (40.5 %)
Asian
63 (12.0 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)

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 #27
Phone:	(718)659-3140
Website:	http://www.ps146q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 33

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 57