PS 189

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 189, located at 2580 Amsterdam Avenue in the Washington Heights 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 deeply integrated into the local community, operating within District 6. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body.

Academically, P.S. 189 focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a range of enrichment programs. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, providing specialized support services to ensure that students with varying learning needs are able to succeed alongside their peers. By prioritizing parent engagement and fostering partnerships with community organizations, P.S. 189 strives to be a pillar of stability and opportunity for the families of Washington Heights, helping students build the necessary groundwork for future academic success.

453

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 189
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	416
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	2

Hispanic
416 (91.8 %)
Black
16 (3.5 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Two or More
2 (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:	(212)927-8303
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 68

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68