PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS

www.ps173q.org

950 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 173, also known as the Fresh Meadows School, is a public elementary school located in the diverse community of Flushing, Queens. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 26, which is historically recognized for its high academic standards and strong emphasis on student performance. The school is well-regarded for providing a structured learning environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with a focus on building a supportive school community.

The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive education, offering various programs to support a wide range of learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. Beyond core academics, PS 173 typically integrates enrichment opportunities into its curriculum to foster social-emotional development and creative expression. By maintaining strong parent-teacher partnerships and fostering a culture of high expectations, PS 173 continues to be a focal point for families in the Fresh Meadows area seeking a traditional, achievement-oriented elementary education.

950

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	156
Black	19
Asian	566
Two or More	25
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
566 (59.6%)
White
176 (18.5%)
Hispanic
156 (16.4%)
Two or More
25 (2.6%)
Black
19 (2.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
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)358-2243
Website:	http://www.ps173q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 33

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 169

Ungraded 3