TAG YOUNG SCHOLARS

www.tagscholars.com

554 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**TAG Young Scholars (Talented and Gifted)**, located in East Harlem, is a highly regarded public school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As a school specifically designed for gifted and talented learners, it provides a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and intellectual exploration. The school is known for fostering a supportive community where high-achieving students are challenged to reach their full potential through advanced coursework and a diverse array of enrichment opportunities.

The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and its selective admission process, which typically requires meeting specific testing criteria. Beyond its focus on academics, TAG Young Scholars prides itself on developing well-rounded citizens, placing an emphasis on social-emotional growth and community engagement. By balancing a demanding academic environment with a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and beyond, positioning itself as one of the premier magnet-style programs within the New York City Department of Education.

554

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAG YOUNG SCHOLARS
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	76
Black	64
Asian	256
Two or More	40
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
256 (46.2 %)
White
103 (18.6 %)
Hispanic
76 (13.7 %)
Black
64 (11.6 %)
Two or More
40 (7.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)

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 # 4
Phone:	(212)860-6003
Website:	http://www.tagscholars.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 45

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 68