PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 40, also known as the Augustus Saint-Gaudens School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience. It emphasizes a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with the curriculum, which integrates core subjects with enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and creativity.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on the arts and its inclusive, supportive atmosphere. By leveraging its location in a historic New York City neighborhood, PS 40 often incorporates local resources and cultural opportunities into its educational approach. With an active parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff, the school maintains a reputation for being a tight-knit "neighborhood school" that prioritizes both the social-emotional development and the academic success of its diverse student body.

577

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	92
Black	19
Asian	75
Two or More	65

White
326 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
92 (15.9 %)
Asian
75 (13.0 %)
Two or More
65 (11.3 %)
Black
19 (3.3 %)

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 # 2
Phone:	(212)475-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 18

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 117