CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Cynthia Jenkins School (P.S. 376), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Named in honor of the late New York State Assemblywoman Cynthia Jenkins, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive, nurturing academic environment. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28, which is known for its focus on diverse student populations and inclusive learning opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, P.S. 376 prioritizes social-emotional learning, aiming to equip students with the tools to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Jamaica community, the school strives to provide a structured, engaging educational experience that prepares its young scholars for middle school and future success.

297

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	42
Black	231
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
231 (77.8%)
Hispanic
42 (14.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
White
6 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #29
Phone:	(718)528-5399
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 18

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 1