JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps115jamesjambrose.org

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The James J. Ambrose School, located at 80-51 261st Street in Floral Park, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District/Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills to prepare students for their transition into secondary education.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to community involvement, often highlighting the partnership between parents, staff, and the local Floral Park neighborhood. With a curriculum designed to meet New York State standards, James J. Ambrose provides a balanced program that includes core subjects, arts education, and physical development. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere and student-centered instruction, the school aims to help each child reach their potential in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating setting.

659

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	88
Black	32
Asian	465
Two or More	22
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
465 (70.6%)
Hispanic
88 (13.4%)
White
41 (6.2%)
Black
32 (4.9%)
Two or More
22 (3.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)831-4010
Website:	http://www.ps115jamesjambrose.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 46

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 106