ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE)

www.aeaps303q.org

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (P.S. 303), located in Forest Hills, Queens, is a public elementary school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on the creative and performing arts. The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that artistic engagement fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional growth. By incorporating music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the daily educational experience, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in both academic and social environments.

In addition to its focus on the arts, the Academy prioritizes a collaborative school culture that emphasizes community involvement and individualized instruction. The school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to express their unique talents while meeting high academic standards. By blending traditional core subjects with comprehensive arts programming, P.S. 303 seeks to provide a balanced, enriching environment that prepares elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

573

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	103
Black	19
Asian	231
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Asian
231 (40.3%)
White
156 (27.2%)
Hispanic
103 (18.0%)
Two or More
54 (9.4%)
Black
19 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
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 #28
Phone:	(929)467-6200
Website:	http://www.aeaps303q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 72

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Ungraded 1