YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.yorkvillecommunityschool.org

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yorkville Community School (P.S. 151) is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its vibrant, inclusive community and its commitment to fostering academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth. It is often praised for its strong parent involvement, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and the arts.

Strategically located on East 88th Street, the school operates as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a nurturing and rigorous environment. P.S. 151 is frequently recognized for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers and families work closely together to support a diverse student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive, community-focused approach, Yorkville Community School has established a reputation as a popular choice for local families seeking a well-rounded and engaging public school experience.

349

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	81
Black	43
Asian	37
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
161 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
81 (23.2 %)
Black
43 (12.3 %)
Asian
37 (10.6 %)
Two or More
25 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)722-5240
Website:	http://www.yorkvillecommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 53

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48