PS 220 EDWARD MANDEL

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 220 Edward Mandel, located in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing institutions in the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty, who prioritize creating a supportive, inclusive environment that balances high academic standards with social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 220 is recognized for its commitment to enrichment programs that foster well-rounded students. The school frequently emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while integrating arts and technology into the daily learning experience. With an active PTA and a history of strong parental involvement, the school functions as a tight-knit educational hub that prepares its graduates for success in middle school and beyond, making it a highly sought-after destination for families residing in the Forest Hills area.

616

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 220 EDWARD MANDEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	176
Black	62
Asian	205
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Asian
205 (33.3%)
Hispanic
176 (28.6%)
White
157 (25.5%)
Black
62 (10.1%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)592-3030
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 35

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 101