PS 212

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 212, located in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of New York City Public Schools District 30, the school is situated in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the world. This setting allows the school to foster an inclusive environment that embraces a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, often making it a hub for families seeking a supportive and globally-minded educational experience.

Academically, PS 212 is committed to providing a well-rounded education that focuses on both core subject proficiency and social-emotional development. The school typically emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By leveraging its diverse student body, the school aims to cultivate an environment where students develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and a strong foundation for their future academic careers within the NYC public school system.

616

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 212
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	392
Black	6
Asian	134
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
392 (63.6 %)
Asian
134 (21.8 %)
White
62 (10.1 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)898-6973
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 36

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 105