PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 98, also known as the Shorac Kappock School, is a public elementary school located in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated in a vibrant, diverse community near the northern tip of Manhattan. PS 98 is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values the partnership between families, teachers, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet New York City Department of Education standards, PS 98 incorporates various enrichment activities and social-emotional learning initiatives to help students develop both academically and personally. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for the families of Inwood, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for their transition to middle school and beyond.

288

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	248
Black	28
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
248 (86.1%)
Black
28 (9.7%)
White
8 (2.8%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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 # 6
Phone:	(212)927-7870
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 71

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40