PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER

www.84web.org

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 84, also known as the Lillian Weber School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is named after Lillian Weber, a renowned educator and pioneer of the "Open Classroom" philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, hands-on exploration, and the integration of the arts into the daily curriculum. The school fosters a progressive, community-oriented environment that encourages students to be critical thinkers and active participants in their own education.

Beyond its core academics, P.S. 84 is well-regarded for its diverse and inclusive atmosphere. The school maintains a strong partnership with its parent body and the local community, often hosting programs that prioritize social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. With a focus on project-based learning and a commitment to nurturing the individual talents of each student, the school remains a popular choice for families in the neighborhood seeking a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

587

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	176
Black	61
Asian	17
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
300 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
176 (30.0 %)
Black
61 (10.4 %)
Two or More
31 (5.3 %)
Asian
17 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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 # 3
Phone:	(212)799-2534
Website:	http://www.84web.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 115

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70

Ungraded 1