PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS

www.oaklandgardens203.org

818 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 203, also known as the Oakland Gardens School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Bayside section of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It consistently draws families to the Oakland Gardens neighborhood due to its focus on student achievement and its dedicated teaching staff.

The school places a significant emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities. In addition to standard curriculum, P.S. 203 often incorporates programs that encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and civic responsibility. With an active parent-teacher association and a history of maintaining high performance standards within the New York City Department of Education system, the school is considered a staple of the local community, preparing students effectively for their transition to middle school.

818

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	99
Black	10
Asian	628
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
628 (76.8%)
Hispanic
99 (12.1%)
White
48 (5.9%)
Two or More
29 (3.5%)
Black
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
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 #26
Phone:	(718)423-8652
Website:	http://www.oaklandgardens203.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 54

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 106

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	106
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	50%
Male	409	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)