508 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
**PS 4 (The Louis Armstrong School)**, located at 196-35 Peck Avenue in Flushing, Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong academic focus and inclusive community atmosphere, the school is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood and places a significant emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. The school is widely recognized for its dedication to the arts and its efforts to create a supportive environment where diverse student needs are met through personalized instruction and engaging extracurricular activities.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, PS 4 is frequently praised for its active parent-teacher association and the high level of community involvement in school life. The facility offers a structured, nurturing setting that prepares students for middle school transition, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a vibrant school culture, PS 4 consistently strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students build a solid foundation for their future academic careers.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, PS 4 is frequently praised for its active parent-teacher association and the high level of community involvement in school life. The facility offers a structured, nurturing setting that prepares students for middle school transition, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a vibrant school culture, PS 4 consistently strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students build a solid foundation for their future academic careers.
508
Total Students
104.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic | 141 |
| Black | 127 |
| Asian | 146 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Asian146 (28.7%)
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Hispanic141 (27.8%)
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Black127 (25.0%)
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White72 (14.2%)
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American Indian14 (2.8%)
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Two or More6 (1.2%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 |
| Phone: | (718)264-0916 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 508 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 104.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 421 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
47
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
57
Grade 3
36
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
34
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
1
Ungraded
254
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 47 |
| Grade 1 | 38 |
| Grade 2 | 57 |
| Grade 3 | 36 |
| Grade 4 | 23 |
| Grade 5 | 34 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Ungraded | 254 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 111 | 21.9% |
| Male | 397 | 78.1% |
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