CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE)

www.childrensworkshopschool.org

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Children’s Workshop School (CWS), located in the East Village of Manhattan, is a unique public elementary school (PS 361) known for its commitment to progressive education and child-centered learning. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school operates on a philosophy that values the whole child, emphasizing social-emotional development alongside academic rigor. Its curriculum is notably hands-on, often utilizing long-term, interdisciplinary projects that encourage students to explore their interests, think critically, and take an active role in their own learning process.

A defining characteristic of the Children’s Workshop School is its strong sense of community and collaborative culture. The school employs a "multi-age" classroom structure, where students of different grade levels work together, fostering a supportive environment that encourages mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. By prioritizing democratic values and student voice, CWS aims to create a classroom atmosphere that mirrors a small, cohesive community, ensuring that every student feels known, heard, and valued as they navigate their formative years.

268

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	86
Black	31
Asian	27
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

White
99 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
86 (32.1 %)
Black
31 (11.6 %)
Asian
27 (10.1 %)
Two or More
22 (8.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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)614-9531
Website:	http://www.childrensworkshopschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 37

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34