School Overview
P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington is a public elementary school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on Union Hall Street and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education. Named after Samuel Huntington, a prominent figure in American history and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the school serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards and personal development for its diverse student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As an elementary institution, P.S. 40 focuses on early childhood development and the mastery of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the traditional curriculum, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Jamaica, P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington plays a vital role in the neighborhood’s educational ecosystem, striving to provide its young students with the tools necessary for future academic and social success.
318
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
120.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic120
Black117
Asian52
Two or More3
American Indian8
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    120 (37.7 %)
  • Black
    117 (36.8 %)
  • Asian
    52 (16.4 %)
  • White
    12 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9 %)
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 #28
Phone: (718)526-1904
Website: http://www.ps40q.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 375
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 47
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten35
Kindergarten39
Grade 141
Grade 252
Grade 346
Grade 457
Grade 547
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15548.7%
Male16351.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)