PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL

775 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 117, also known as the J. Keld/Briarwood School, is a public elementary school located in the Briarwood neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on 143rd Street and operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is a community-focused institution that serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multi-ethnic and multicultural character of the surrounding Briarwood area.

The school is generally recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, PS 117 focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies to support students with varying academic needs. By prioritizing parent engagement and community partnerships, the school aims to create a supportive network that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into middle school.

775

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	347
Black	76
Asian	242
Two or More	9
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
347 (44.8%)
Asian
242 (31.2%)
White
85 (11.0%)
Black
76 (9.8%)
American Indian
13 (1.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)526-4780
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 60

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 112