MOSAIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mosaic Preparatory Academy (P.S. 375) is a public elementary school located in East Harlem, New York City, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive, community-focused environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates academic rigor with creative expression, reflecting its namesake "mosaic" by celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on social-emotional learning and its "community school" approach, which often involves partnerships with local organizations to provide additional support and resources for families. With a philosophy rooted in the belief that every child can succeed, Mosaic Preparatory Academy prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative learning. By fostering strong parent-teacher relationships and promoting active student participation, the school strives to prepare its students not only for academic transitions to middle school but also to be engaged and empathetic citizens in their community.

206

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOSAIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	119
Black	70
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

Hispanic
119 (57.8%)
Black
70 (34.0%)
White
8 (3.9%)
American Indian
5 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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 # 4
Phone:	(212)722-3109
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
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 29

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 26

Ungraded 1