IS 141 STEINWAY (THE)

37-11 21ST AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11105

www.is141.org

1,049 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

I.S. 141, also known as The Steinway School, is a public middle school located in the Astoria/Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in District 30 and is known for being a focal point of the local community. It maintains a structured academic environment aimed at preparing young adolescents for the transition to high school, often emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies.

The school is generally recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere. Like many schools in the New York City Department of Education system, I.S. 141 offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students beyond the standard curriculum. Parents and community members often view it as a neighborhood staple that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, providing a stable foundation for students living in the vibrant and evolving Astoria area.

1,049

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 141 STEINWAY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	383
Black	45
Asian	129
Two or More	35
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
438 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
383 (36.5 %)
Asian
129 (12.3 %)
Black
45 (4.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
American Indian
16 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)278-6403
Website:	http://www.is141.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,049
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
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

Grade 6 349

Grade 7 349

Grade 8 345

Ungraded 6