PS 128 LORRAINE TUZZO-JUNIPER VALLEY

631 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 128, officially known as The Lorraine Tuzzo Juniper Valley Elementary School, is a well-regarded public school located in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Middle Village, Queens. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a focused, supportive academic environment. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on traditional core curriculum and for fostering a sense of consistency and discipline that parents in the surrounding area highly value.

The school is frequently cited for its dedicated staff and a collaborative culture that encourages student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. Beyond its standard classroom instruction, PS 128 places a significant emphasis on building character and community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. Its reputation as a stable, community-oriented institution makes it a sought-after choice for families in District 24, consistently striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

631

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 128 LORRAINE TUZZO-JUNIPER VALLEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	180
Black	15
Asian	51
Two or More	19
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
360 (57.1%)
Hispanic
180 (28.5%)
Asian
51 (8.1%)
Two or More
19 (3.0%)
Black
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)326-6210
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 100