PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 126, also known as the Jacob August Riis School, is a public elementary school located in the Two Bridges neighborhood of the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic rigor and enrichment programs, often leveraging its location to connect students with the diverse cultural resources of New York City.

The school is particularly recognized for its strong sense of community and its dedication to fostering inclusivity among its diverse student body. PS 126 is also known for its active parent involvement and its collaboration with local organizations to provide extended learning opportunities and extracurricular activities. By focusing on social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become engaged and thoughtful members of their community.

577

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	118
Black	66
Asian	334
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
334 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
118 (20.5 %)
Black
66 (11.4 %)
White
37 (6.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)962-2188
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 34

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 103