PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 180 Hugo Newman, located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, often integrating arts and enrichment programs to help students cultivate a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, P.S. 180 is recognized for its active parent involvement and its focus on creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all learners. The school benefits from its proximity to several academic and cultural institutions in the area, which often informs its community-focused programming. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character building, Hugo Newman strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but for long-term engagement as thoughtful members of their community.

338

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	120
Black	159
Asian	9
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
159 (47.0 %)
Hispanic
120 (35.5 %)
White
44 (13.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)678-2849
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 50

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 28