EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Side Elementary School, also known as P.S. 267, is a highly regarded public school located in the Lenox Hill neighborhood of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic rigor, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, supportive school community. Because of its location in District 2, one of New York City’s most competitive districts, P.S. 267 maintains a reputation for high performance and is a popular choice for local families.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a well-rounded education that balances core academics—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs. P.S. 267 fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning and community involvement. While the school operates within the constraints of a high-density urban environment, it is frequently praised by parents and educational observers for its inclusive atmosphere and the active participation of its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which helps fund various arts and extracurricular initiatives that enhance the student experience.

362

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	44
Black	10
Asian	71
Two or More	18

White
219 (60.5 %)
Asian
71 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (12.2 %)
Two or More
18 (5.0 %)
Black
10 (2.8 %)

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)888-7848
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 52