EARTH SCHOOL

www.theearthschool.org

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Earth School, located on East 6th Street in Manhattan’s East Village, is a public elementary school (PS 364) that distinguishes itself through a commitment to progressive education and social-emotional learning. The school operates on a philosophy that treats children as active participants in their own learning, emphasizing experiential activities, collaborative projects, and the development of empathy and community responsibility. Its curriculum is designed to be holistic, encouraging students to think critically while nurturing their natural curiosity about the world around them.

Beyond traditional academics, the Earth School is well-regarded for its emphasis on sustainability and its deep integration into the local community. The school environment is intentionally inclusive and values student voice, often highlighting themes of social justice, peace, and environmental stewardship. By fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, the Earth School aims to cultivate not just high-achieving students, but thoughtful, engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader society.

217

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EARTH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	106
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
106 (48.8 %)
White
60 (27.6 %)
Two or More
22 (10.1 %)
Black
18 (8.3 %)
Asian
10 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)477-1735
Website:	http://www.theearthschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 23

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 38