PS 242 YOUNG DIPLOMATS MAGNET ACADEMY (THE)

www.ps242.com

145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 242, officially known as The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy, is located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a specialized curriculum designed to foster global awareness, cultural competence, and leadership skills. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that encourages students to think critically about world issues, often integrating themes of diplomacy and international relations into their daily learning experiences to prepare them for success in a diverse, interconnected society.

Beyond its academic focus, PS 242 is deeply rooted in its local community, serving as a hub for students and families in the West 122nd Street area. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop strong communication skills and a sense of civic responsibility. By blending a standard educational core with its unique "Young Diplomats" mission, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to advocate for themselves and contribute positively to their community and the wider world.

145

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 242 YOUNG DIPLOMATS MAGNET ACADEMY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	92
Black	46
Asian	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
92 (63.4%)
Black
46 (31.7%)
Asian
3 (2.1%)
White
2 (1.4%)
Two or More
2 (1.4%)

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)678-2908
Website:	http://www.ps242.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 26