PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS

383 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 111, known as the Adolph S. Ochs School, is a public elementary school located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a nurturing environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student body. Its location on West 53rd Street places it in the heart of a vibrant, changing neighborhood, allowing the school to foster partnerships with nearby cultural and educational organizations.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. PS 111 strives to create a supportive "family" atmosphere, prioritizing small class sizes and individualized attention to help students navigate the challenges of city life while preparing them for middle school success. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and character building, the school seeks to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active members of their community.

383

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	181
Black	66
Asian	42
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
181 (47.3 %)
White
82 (21.4 %)
Black
66 (17.2 %)
Asian
42 (11.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)582-7420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
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 36

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 53