PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS

77-02 37TH AVE
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372

www.ps69q.com

764 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 69, known as the Jackson Heights School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, the school reflects the vibrant, multicultural identity of its surrounding community. It is known for fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, often providing robust resources for English Language Learners and students with varying academic needs.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts and physical education. PS 69 is deeply committed to parental involvement and community engagement, frequently hosting events that bridge the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, the school aims to provide a supportive foundation that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

764

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	276
Black	7
Asian	388
Two or More	26
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
388 (50.8%)
Hispanic
276 (36.1%)
White
60 (7.9%)
Two or More
26 (3.4%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
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 #30
Phone:	(718)424-7700
Website:	http://www.ps69q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 123