PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS

77-02 37TH AVE
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372

www.ps69q.com

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 69, known as the Jackson Heights School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, the school reflects the vibrant, multicultural identity of its surrounding community. It is known for fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, often providing robust resources for English Language Learners and students with varying academic needs.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts and physical education. PS 69 is deeply committed to parental involvement and community engagement, frequently hosting events that bridge the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, the school aims to provide a supportive foundation that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

794

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	319
Black	5
Asian	380
Two or More	19
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
380 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
319 (40.2 %)
White
62 (7.8 %)
Two or More
19 (2.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
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 #30
Phone:	(718)424-7700
Website:	http://www.ps69q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 144