School Overview
PS 166 Henry Gradstein, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured educational environment for its students. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, and the social sciences. The school strives to foster a supportive community where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, PS 166 often integrates programs that reflect the needs of its local community and the broader educational goals of the district. The school typically focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and critical thinking. By partnering with families and local organizations, PS 166 Henry Gradstein aims to prepare its young learners to be well-rounded, engaged citizens who are ready to navigate the challenges of middle school and beyond.
775
Total Students
50.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Demographic Student Count
White209
Hispanic299
Black34
Asian194
Two or More27
American Indian9
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    299 (38.6 %)
  • White
    209 (27.0 %)
  • Asian
    194 (25.0 %)
  • Black
    34 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
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)786-6703
Website: http://www.ps166q.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 502
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 134
Grade 3 123
Grade 4 132
Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten120
Grade 1100
Grade 2134
Grade 3123
Grade 4132
Grade 5118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41253.2%
Male36346.8%
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