PS 164 QUEENS VALLEY

www.psms164.com

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 164, also known as the Queens Valley School, is a public elementary school located in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 25. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth.

The curriculum at P.S. 164 is designed to meet the rigorous New York State learning standards, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, the school often integrates enrichment programs, including arts and physical education, to provide a well-rounded education. With a focus on community engagement, P.S. 164 encourages active parent involvement and maintains a structured, nurturing atmosphere aimed at preparing its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

527

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 164 QUEENS VALLEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	184
Black	35
Asian	149
Two or More	8
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
184 (34.9%)
Asian
149 (28.3%)
White
144 (27.3%)
Black
35 (6.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
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 #25
Phone:	(718)544-1083
Website:	http://www.psms164.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 8

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 75