PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN

www.psms219.org

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 214, also known as the Cadwallader Colden School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Flushing, Queens. Located in a diverse and densely populated residential area, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 25. It is widely recognized for fostering a structured, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while supporting the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 214 is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide a well-rounded experience through various enrichment programs. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school. Its location in Flushing makes it a focal point for many local families, and the school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while navigating the unique needs of a multilingual community.

331

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	100
Black	18
Asian	194
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Asian
194 (58.6%)
Hispanic
100 (30.2%)
Black
18 (5.4%)
White
9 (2.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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)461-4055
Website:	http://www.psms219.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 13

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	55.6%
Male	147	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)