PS 98 DOUGLASTON SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps98q.org

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 98, also known as The Douglaston School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the quiet, suburban-style neighborhood of Douglaston, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated teaching staff, and consistent focus on academic excellence. Because it is situated in a stable, residential area, the school often benefits from high levels of parent involvement and an active PTA that supports enrichment programs and school events.

Academically, P.S. 98 is noted for maintaining a rigorous curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both social-emotional growth and core subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school takes pride in its inclusive atmosphere, aiming to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. With a long-standing reputation as a cornerstone of the Douglaston community, it remains a popular choice for local families looking for a traditional, supportive, and high-performing neighborhood school within the New York City Department of Education system.

264

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 98 DOUGLASTON SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	62
Black	14
Asian	92
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Asian
92 (34.8%)
White
83 (31.4%)
Hispanic
62 (23.5%)
Black
14 (5.3%)
Two or More
11 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (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 #26
Phone:	(718)423-8535
Website:	http://www.ps98q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 18

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39