PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
318 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 120 |
| Black | 117 |
| Asian | 52 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Hispanic120 (37.7 %)
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Black117 (36.8 %)
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Asian52 (16.4 %)
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White12 (3.8 %)
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American Indian8 (2.5 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (1.9 %)
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Two or More3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Grade 1 | 41 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 46 |
| Grade 4 | 57 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 155 | 48.7% |
| Male | 163 | 51.3% |
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