PS 229 EMANUEL KAPLAN

www.ps229q.org

1,114 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan, located in Woodside, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development within a structured, supportive environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, PS 229 is known for being a central hub in its local community. The school environment typically encourages active parent involvement and offers various programs designed to support student engagement, ranging from arts and extracurricular activities to specialized support services. By focusing on creating a positive school culture, PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a community of respect, collaboration, and academic curiosity.

1,114

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 229 EMANUEL KAPLAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	485
Black	18
Asian	440
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
485 (43.5 %)
Asian
440 (39.5 %)
White
155 (13.9 %)
Black
18 (1.6 %)
Two or More
9 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (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 #24
Phone:	(718)446-2120
Website:	http://www.ps229q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	772
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 31

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 189

Grade 3 187

Grade 4 179

Grade 5 193

Ungraded 6