PS/IS 116 WILLIAM C HUGHLEY

www.ps116q.weebly.com

814 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS/IS 116, also known as the William C. Hughley School, is a public school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "PS/IS" (Public School/Intermediate School) institution, it provides a continuous educational environment that spans a student's early childhood through their middle school years, fostering a sense of community and stability as pupils grow and transition through different developmental stages.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while supporting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By integrating elementary and middle school grades, PS/IS 116 emphasizes a collaborative culture where educators can closely monitor student progress over a long-term trajectory. Located on Wren Place, the school serves as a central pillar for families in the Jamaica community, focusing on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond through a structured and supportive learning environment.

814

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/IS 116 WILLIAM C HUGHLEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	337
Black	322
Asian	87
Two or More	5
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	25

Hispanic
337 (41.4 %)
Black
322 (39.6 %)
Asian
87 (10.7 %)
American Indian
29 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (3.1 %)
White
9 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)

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 #29
Phone:	(718)526-4884
Website:	http://www.ps116q.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	666
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 50

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 85

Ungraded 3