PS 154

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 154, located at 75-02 162nd Street in Flushing, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 26—a district often recognized for its strong academic performance—the school is known for fostering a structured and supportive learning environment. It serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural character of the surrounding Flushing and Fresh Meadows communities, and emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success.

Beyond its core academic program, P.S. 154 prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students through various school-wide initiatives and enrichment activities. The school maintains an active parent-teacher association and encourages strong community engagement, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. With its focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, combined with an effort to integrate arts and technology, P.S. 154 remains a staple of the local neighborhood, dedicated to maintaining high standards for its young learners.

542

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 154
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	203
Black	55
Asian	201
Two or More	5
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
203 (37.5%)
Asian
201 (37.1%)
White
68 (12.5%)
Black
55 (10.1%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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 #25
Phone:	(718)591-1500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 32

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 93