AMISTAD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

www.amistadschool.org

392 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Amistad Dual Language School, located in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As a dual language institution, its core mission is to foster biliteracy and biculturalism by providing rigorous academic instruction in both English and Spanish. The school is known for its inclusive environment, which promotes the development of global citizens by encouraging students to maintain their native language while acquiring proficiency in a second one, ensuring they graduate with high academic standards in both languages.

Beyond its academic focus, Amistad is deeply integrated into the local Washington Heights/Inwood community. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and collaborative community building, often involving families in the educational process. By utilizing a culturally responsive curriculum, the school aims to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of its student body, preparing them for success in high school and beyond while helping them preserve and appreciate their cultural heritage.

392

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMISTAD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	380
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
380 (96.9 %)
White
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)544-8021
Website:	http://www.amistadschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 44