School Overview
PS 166 Henry Gradstein, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured educational environment for its students. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, and the social sciences. The school strives to foster a supportive community where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, PS 166 often integrates programs that reflect the needs of its local community and the broader educational goals of the district. The school typically focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and critical thinking. By partnering with families and local organizations, PS 166 Henry Gradstein aims to prepare its young learners to be well-rounded, engaged citizens who are ready to navigate the challenges of middle school and beyond.
825
Total Students
61.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Demographic Student Count
White222
Hispanic367
Black28
Asian152
Two or More37
American Indian17
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    367 (44.5%)
  • White
    222 (26.9%)
  • Asian
    152 (18.4%)
  • Two or More
    37 (4.5%)
  • Black
    28 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    17 (2.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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 #30
Phone: (718)786-6703
Website: http://www.ps166q.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 502
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 124
Grade 1 130
Grade 2 130
Grade 3 114
Grade 4 141
Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten63
Kindergarten124
Grade 1130
Grade 2130
Grade 3114
Grade 4141
Grade 5123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42551.5%
Male40048.5%
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