PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 144, also known as the Col. Jeromus Remsen School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its status as a cornerstone of the local community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, often drawing families to the neighborhood specifically for its rigorous educational environment and dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond its academic focus, PS 144 is characterized by a diverse student body and a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both character development and extracurricular enrichment. The school provides a variety of programs to engage students, including arts, music, and technology integration, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With active parent involvement and a long-standing history in the Forest Hills community, PS 144 remains one of the most sought-after primary schools in the New York City Department of Education system.

766

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	175
Black	21
Asian	259
Two or More	79
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
259 (33.8%)
White
228 (29.8%)
Hispanic
175 (22.8%)
Two or More
79 (10.3%)
Black
21 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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 #28
Phone:	(718)268-2775
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
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 66

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 112

Ungraded 2