PS 154 HARRIET TUBMAN

204 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 154, also known as the Harriet Tubman School, is a public elementary school located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in its historic community and emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment. It is named after the iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman, a legacy that the school integrates into its identity by promoting values of leadership, resilience, and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Academically, PS 154 focuses on providing a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs designed to foster creativity and critical thinking. The school often utilizes its location in New York City to provide students with experiential learning opportunities and community-based partnerships. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, PS 154 strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a collaborative partnership with local families.

204

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 154 HARRIET TUBMAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	47
Black	145

Black
145 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (23.0 %)
White
12 (5.9 %)

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 # 5
Phone:	(212)864-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 48

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24