PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER

www.ps81queens.weebly.com

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 81 Jean Paul Richter, located in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, the school is known for being a cornerstone of its local community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success. PS 81 frequently integrates literacy and mathematics core curriculum with enrichment activities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining strong ties with neighborhood families and focusing on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a community where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop foundational skills in a collaborative setting.

657

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	583
Black	10
Asian	20
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
583 (88.7%)
White
39 (5.9%)
Asian
20 (3.0%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
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 #24
Phone:	(718)821-9800
Website:	http://www.ps81queens.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	585
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 70

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 110