PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE)

57-40 MARATHON PKWY
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362

www.ps221q.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 221, also known as The North Hills School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the quiet, suburban-style neighborhood of Little Neck, Queens. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its role as a stable, community-centered institution. It typically maintains a traditional classroom structure with a focus on core subjects, supported by an active parent-teacher association that plays a significant role in enhancing the school’s resources and extracurricular offerings.

The school is frequently recognized for its disciplined learning environment and its consistent ability to meet high academic standards. Because it is located in a desirable area of Eastern Queens, it attracts many families seeking a neighborhood school with a tight-knit, small-school feel despite being part of the larger New York City Department of Education system. Overall, PS 221 is characterized by a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, complemented by a dedication to fostering a supportive and collaborative community for its diverse student body.

543

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	84
Black	14
Asian	356
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
356 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
84 (15.5 %)
White
81 (14.9 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)225-7029
Website:	http://www.ps221q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 33

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 107

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	107
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	47.3%
Male	286	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)