NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY

School Overview
The **New York City Academy for Discovery** (often associated with P.S. 60 or the local district school community in Woodhaven, Queens) is a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Serving students in the Woodhaven neighborhood, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance foundational literacy and numeracy skills with character development. By integrating core curriculum requirements with enrichment activities, the school seeks to encourage intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Educators at the Academy for Discovery typically utilize data-driven instructional strategies to identify individual student needs, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to meet New York State academic standards. With a focus on preparing students for future educational transitions, the school promotes a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, striving to create a safe, welcoming space where families and staff work together to bolster student achievement and long-term success.
344
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic225
Black24
Asian62
Two or More5
American Indian11
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    225 (65.4 %)
  • Asian
    62 (18.0 %)
  • Black
    24 (7.0 %)
  • White
    16 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.5 %)
  • 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 #27
Phone: (718)441-2165
Website: http://www.ps306q.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 26
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten26
Kindergarten45
Grade 155
Grade 246
Grade 352
Grade 456
Grade 564
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17450.6%
Male17049.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)