PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER

www.84web.org

685 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 84, also known as the Lillian Weber School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is named after Lillian Weber, a renowned educator and pioneer of the "Open Classroom" philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, hands-on exploration, and the integration of the arts into the daily curriculum. The school fosters a progressive, community-oriented environment that encourages students to be critical thinkers and active participants in their own education.

Beyond its core academics, P.S. 84 is well-regarded for its diverse and inclusive atmosphere. The school maintains a strong partnership with its parent body and the local community, often hosting programs that prioritize social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. With a focus on project-based learning and a commitment to nurturing the individual talents of each student, the school remains a popular choice for families in the neighborhood seeking a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

685

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	206
Black	69
Asian	16
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
344 (50.2%)
Hispanic
206 (30.1%)
Black
69 (10.1%)
Two or More
47 (6.9%)
Asian
16 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)799-2534
Website:	http://www.84web.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 123

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 60