SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ps340.org

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sixth Avenue Elementary School, officially known as **P.S. 340 (The Sixth Avenue School)**, is a public elementary school located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on building a tight-knit, inclusive community. It is known for a balanced approach to education that integrates rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and personal character in its students.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to the arts and hands-on learning experiences. P.S. 340 often utilizes its location in New York City to provide students with enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on parent involvement, the school environment is typically characterized as supportive and collaborative, making it a popular choice for families living in the District 2 area.

299

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	69
Black	11
Asian	27
Two or More	46

White
146 (48.8%)
Hispanic
69 (23.1%)
Two or More
46 (15.4%)
Asian
27 (9.0%)
Black
11 (3.7%)

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:	(917)305-1000
Website:	http://www.ps340.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
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 62

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 27