PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL

(212)521-2060

www.psms278.org

339 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on public records and educational data, here is a summary of the Paula Hedbavny School:

The Paula Hedbavny School, officially designated as **P.S. 278**, is a public elementary school located in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills, social-emotional development, and the integration of the arts into the daily curriculum.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing an inclusive educational experience. In addition to core academics, P.S. 278 often implements programs designed to support bilingual learners and students with individualized education needs. Located in a historic area of upper Manhattan, the school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community organizations, striving to create a nurturing space that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

339

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	266
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
266 (78.5 %)
White
47 (13.9 %)
Black
16 (4.7 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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 # 6
Phone:	(212)521-2060
Website:	http://www.psms278.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 16

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 51

Ungraded 1