PS 131 ABIGAIL ADAMS

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657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 131 Abigail Adams, located in Jamaica, Queens, is a large, public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school is frequently recognized for its efforts to engage families and the local community, often hosting events and programs designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom. With a focus on academic rigor and character building, PS 131 strives to prepare its students for middle school success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a positive school culture. Its dedicated staff works to address the varying needs of a multi-lingual and multicultural student population, ensuring that every child has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in an urban academic setting.

657

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 131 ABIGAIL ADAMS
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	89
Black	32
Asian	480
Two or More	9
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
480 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
89 (13.5 %)
Black
32 (4.9 %)
White
26 (4.0 %)
American Indian
17 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)480-2840
Website:	http://www.ps131q.wordpress.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	637
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 15

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 99

Ungraded 1