PS 46 ARTHUR TAPPAN

2987 FREDERICK DOUGLAS BLVD
NEW YORK, NY 10039

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan, located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. The school’s namesake, Arthur Tappan, was a prominent 19th-century abolitionist, a legacy that the school often honors through its focus on inclusive values and civic responsibility.

Academically, P.S. 46 offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school frequently integrates arts, literacy, and social-emotional learning into its daily programming to ensure a well-rounded education. By fostering strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, P.S. 46 aims to provide the foundational support necessary for its students to succeed in middle school and beyond, all while cultivating a sense of pride in their local Harlem community.

428

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 46 ARTHUR TAPPAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	209
Black	198
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
209 (48.8 %)
Black
198 (46.3 %)
White
11 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)360-1519
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 50