PS 11 KATHRYN PHELAN

(718)779-2090

www.ps11q.org

733 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan, located in the Woodside neighborhood of Queens, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development. The faculty is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention to meet their individual learning needs.

In addition to its core curriculum, P.S. 11 provides a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between home and school. By focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and character development, P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.

733

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 11 KATHRYN PHELAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	390
Black	6
Asian	230
Two or More	11
American Indian	6

Hispanic
390 (53.2 %)
Asian
230 (31.4 %)
White
90 (12.3 %)
Two or More
11 (1.5 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)

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 #30
Phone:	(718)779-2090
Website:	http://www.ps11q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 17

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 121

Ungraded 1