PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER

145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier, located on East 113th Street in East Harlem, is a public elementary school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply embedded in the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, foundational academic environment for a diverse student population. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a nurturing atmosphere intended to encourage both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its young learners.

Beyond its academic program, P.S. 102 focuses on creating an inclusive school culture that values partnership between teachers, students, and families. The school often utilizes its location in the heart of East Harlem to engage with local resources and community initiatives, aiming to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing equity and student development, P.S. 102 strives to prepare its graduates for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong sense of pride in its namesake and the surrounding neighborhood.

145

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

142.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	72
Black	53
Asian	8
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
72 (49.7 %)
Black
53 (36.6 %)
Asian
8 (5.5 %)
Two or More
5 (3.4 %)
White
4 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (2.1 %)

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 # 4
Phone:	(212)860-5834
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 28

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	17
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	28
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	66	45.5%
Male	79	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

STOREFRONT ACADEMY HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 76 Students

70 E 129TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10035 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 4th