PS 18 PARK TERRACE

234 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 18 Park Terrace, located at 4124 9th Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education within a supportive and inclusive environment. It plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing not only academic growth but also the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its focus on fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both traditional curriculum and enriching extracurricular activities. By leveraging its location in Northern Manhattan, PS 18 often integrates local community resources into its programming to enhance student learning. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a standard of academic rigor tailored to the needs of its specific student population.

234

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 18 PARK TERRACE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	227
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
227 (97.0 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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 # 6
Phone:	(917)521-2220
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 35