PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 3, officially known as the John Melser Charrette School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its progressive educational philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community. The "Charrette" approach encourages collaboration between students, teachers, and parents, fostering an environment where social-emotional development is prioritized alongside rigorous academics.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 3 is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and deep integration with the surrounding neighborhood. The school places a heavy emphasis on the arts, often incorporating music, drama, and visual arts into the daily classroom experience. Because of its reputation for inclusivity and its active parent-teacher association, P.S. 3 remains a sought-after institution in District 2, maintaining a reputation as a nurturing, child-centered environment that balances traditional academic standards with creative exploration.

563

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	97
Black	32
Asian	52
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
327 (58.1%)
Hispanic
97 (17.2%)
Asian
52 (9.2%)
Two or More
52 (9.2%)
Black
32 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 # 2
Phone:	(212)691-1183
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 81

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 82