PS/IS 178 HOLLISWOOD

www.holliswood178.org

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS/IS 178, formally known as The Holliswood School, is a public PK–8 institution located in the residential neighborhood of Holliswood in Queens, New York. As a combined elementary and middle school, it serves a diverse student population, providing a continuous academic environment that allows students to remain in the same school community from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured, nurturing environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and preparation for high school.

Academically, PS/IS 178 offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with New York City Department of Education standards, often incorporating enrichment activities and programs designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and the arts. The school prides itself on fostering strong parent-teacher partnerships and maintaining a community-centered atmosphere. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students, The Holliswood School aims to equip its graduates with the necessary foundation to succeed in competitive high school programs and beyond.

513

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/IS 178 HOLLISWOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	65
Black	29
Asian	115
Two or More	9
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
285 (55.6 %)
Asian
115 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.7 %)
Black
29 (5.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
American Indian
8 (1.6 %)
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 #26
Phone:	(718)464-5763
Website:	http://www.holliswood178.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 40

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 63