PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD

177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 134, also known as the Henrietta Szold School, is a public elementary school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Situated on East Broadway, the school serves a diverse student population within the New York City Department of Education system. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, PS 134 is known for being a neighborhood pillar that values parent involvement and cultural inclusivity. The school offers various extracurricular activities and partnerships that enrich the student experience, encouraging children to explore arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and a collaborative school climate, PS 134 strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in a multicultural, urban setting.

177

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	103
Black	54
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
103 (58.2 %)
Black
54 (30.5 %)
Asian
7 (4.0 %)
White
5 (2.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 # 1
Phone:	(212)673-4470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 31