PS 12 JAMES B COLGATE

855 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 12 James B. Colgate, located in Woodside, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Community School District 30, the school is deeply integrated into a diverse, vibrant neighborhood. The school’s mission focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, creativity, and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, offering various programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its learners. P.S. 12 emphasizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates both rigorous core academics and enrichment opportunities. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are empowered to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

855

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 12 JAMES B COLGATE
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	339
Black	3
Asian	464
Two or More	11
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
464 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
339 (39.6 %)
White
27 (3.2 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
American Indian
10 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)424-5905
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	700
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 126

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 159

Ungraded 1