NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

www.theneighborhoodschool.org

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Neighborhood School (P.S. 363), located in the East Village of Manhattan, is a progressive public elementary school that emphasizes a child-centered, inquiry-based approach to learning. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to social justice, the school prioritizes "whole-child" development, balancing academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Its curriculum often integrates the arts, hands-on projects, and collaborative learning, encouraging students to think critically and engage deeply with their environment and local community.

The school is well-regarded for its inclusive culture and its dedication to fostering a supportive, diverse, and welcoming environment for families. By focusing on active citizenship and empathy, The Neighborhood School aims to prepare students to be thoughtful participants in a democratic society. Its philosophy is rooted in the belief that children learn best when they are invested in their own education, leading to a vibrant, classroom-driven culture that values individual voice and collective responsibility.

215

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	75
Black	21
Asian	10
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
89 (41.6%)
Hispanic
75 (35.0%)
Black
21 (9.8%)
Two or More
17 (7.9%)
Asian
10 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

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 # 1
Phone:	(212)387-0195
Website:	http://www.theneighborhoodschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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 16

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 35