PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 142, also known as the Amalia Castro School, is a public elementary school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, operating within the New York City Department of Education system. The school is named in honor of Amalia Castro, a dedicated local community advocate and educator, and it strives to maintain a welcoming environment that reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the Lower East Side.

Academically, P.S. 142 focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement, often partnering with local organizations to provide enrichment programs and support services for families. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, P.S. 142 aims to prepare its diverse student body for academic success and active citizenship in a supportive, community-centered setting.

336

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	245
Black	59
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	6

Hispanic
245 (72.9 %)
Black
59 (17.6 %)
White
15 (4.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (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)598-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 63

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45