PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 130, known as the Hernando De Soto School, is a public elementary school located in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown/Little Italy area at 143 Baxter Street. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive learning environment. It is highly valued by local families for its strong sense of community and its integration of traditional academics with a variety of enrichment programs that help students develop both socially and intellectually.

Academically, PS 130 is known for its dedication to meeting the individual needs of its students, often utilizing small-group instruction and a balanced curriculum to support learners at various levels. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, which contributes to its supportive atmosphere. With a long-standing history in District 2, the school benefits from an active PTA and a focus on preparing students for the rigors of middle school through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and social-emotional learning initiatives.

605

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	528
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
528 (87.3 %)
Two or More
33 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.0 %)
White
14 (2.3 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
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)226-8072
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 30

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 113