PS 46 ALLEY POND

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 46 Alley Pond, located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and a supportive learning environment. It benefits from a stable, dedicated faculty and a parent body that is highly engaged in school life, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating enrichment opportunities in the arts and physical education. Its location near Alley Pond Park provides unique access to local nature and outdoor learning experiences, which the school often incorporates into its educational programming. PS 46 is widely viewed by families in District 26 as a top-tier choice, praised for its organized leadership, consistent academic standards, and the positive, inclusive culture it fosters for its diverse student population.

520

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 46 ALLEY POND
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	107
Black	33
Asian	294
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
294 (56.5%)
Hispanic
107 (20.6%)
White
62 (11.9%)
Black
33 (6.3%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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 #26
Phone:	(718)423-8395
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 81

Ungraded 13