School Overview
PS 34 John Harvard, located in Queens Village, New York, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 29, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and functions as a central educational hub for the local community. It is known for maintaining a traditional academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive learning atmosphere for its diverse student population.

The school is named after John Harvard, the namesake of Harvard University, and seeks to instill a sense of academic ambition in its students. Beyond its standard curriculum, PS 34 typically incorporates various extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional learning initiatives designed to help students develop well-rounded character. By partnering with families and local organizations, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students are prepared for the transition to middle school and are encouraged to become active, responsible participants in their community.
440
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 34 JOHN HARVARD
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic101
Black213
Asian86
Two or More8
American Indian22
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    213 (48.4%)
  • Hispanic
    101 (23.0%)
  • Asian
    86 (19.5%)
  • American Indian
    22 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8%)
  • White
    6 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
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 #29
Phone: (718)465-6818
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 351
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 34 JOHN HARVARD
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten73
Grade 167
Grade 275
Grade 362
Grade 457
Grade 579
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 34 JOHN HARVARD
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22150.2%
Male21949.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)