MUSCOTA

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**Muscota (P.S. 314)**, located at 4862 Broadway in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, is a distinctive New York City public elementary school known for its commitment to progressive, student-centered education. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is highly regarded for its inclusive environment and its focus on fostering a close-knit, diverse community. Muscota emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills through hands-on, inquiry-based projects.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its emphasis on arts integration and its active parent community, which plays a significant role in the school’s collaborative culture. Muscota operates with a philosophy that values the "whole child," blending traditional academic milestones with a curriculum that prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and civic responsibility. Because of its reputation for providing a nurturing yet challenging academic experience, Muscota is a popular choice for families in the northern Manhattan area.

290

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MUSCOTA
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	116
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	29

White
131 (45.2%)
Hispanic
116 (40.0%)
Two or More
29 (10.0%)
Black
10 (3.4%)
Asian
4 (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 # 6
Phone:	(212)544-0614
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 48