793 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
PS 70, located at 30-45 42nd Street in the Astoria/Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Public Schools (District 30), the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, often leveraging its location in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood to enrich its educational programming and encourage parental involvement.
The school's curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the New York State Department of Education, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, PS 70 typically integrates arts and physical education into its daily instruction to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to cater to the unique needs of a diverse student body, ensuring that children from various backgrounds and ability levels have the resources necessary to succeed as they transition to middle school.
The school's curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the New York State Department of Education, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, PS 70 typically integrates arts and physical education into its daily instruction to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to cater to the unique needs of a diverse student body, ensuring that children from various backgrounds and ability levels have the resources necessary to succeed as they transition to middle school.
793
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 341 |
| Hispanic | 314 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 89 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 7 |
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White341 (43.0 %)
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Hispanic314 (39.6 %)
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Asian89 (11.2 %)
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Black22 (2.8 %)
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Two or More20 (2.5 %)
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American Indian7 (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 #30 |
| Phone: | (718)728-4646 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 793 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 48.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 550 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
106
Kindergarten
121
Grade 1
112
Grade 2
100
Grade 3
106
Grade 4
116
Grade 5
131
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 106 |
| Kindergarten | 121 |
| Grade 1 | 112 |
| Grade 2 | 100 |
| Grade 3 | 106 |
| Grade 4 | 116 |
| Grade 5 | 131 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 379 | 47.8% |
| Male | 414 | 52.2% |
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