272 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
P.S. 36, also known as the Margaret Douglas School, is a public elementary school located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated directly across from Morningside Park, providing a unique urban setting that often integrates the surrounding community and local educational resources into the student experience. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment activities. P.S. 36 strives to maintain strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations to support student success. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development within the vibrant context of the Harlem and Morningside Heights community.
272
Total Students
34.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic152
Black93
Asian11
Two or More6
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    152 (55.9%)
  • Black
    93 (34.2%)
  • Asian
    11 (4.0%)
  • White
    8 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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 # 5
Phone: (212)690-5807
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 30
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten52
Kindergarten31
Grade 142
Grade 239
Grade 341
Grade 436
Grade 530
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13348.9%
Male13951.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)