PS/MS 114 BELLE HARBOR

134-01 CRONSTON AVE
ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694

www.psms114.org

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS/MS 114, also known as the Belle Harbor School, is a public school located in the Rockaway Park section of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school holds a long-standing reputation in the Belle Harbor community for providing a comprehensive academic foundation. Because it houses both elementary and middle school grades, the school offers a continuous educational environment that allows for long-term student development and a close-knit school culture.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a neighborhood school, it benefits from strong parental involvement and active community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. Situated near the Atlantic coast, PS/MS 114 is often recognized for its resilience and recovery efforts following significant local events, reflecting its deep connection to the specific character and needs of the Belle Harbor community.

638

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/MS 114 BELLE HARBOR
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	109
Black	23
Asian	14
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
473 (74.1%)
Hispanic
109 (17.1%)
Black
23 (3.6%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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 #27
Phone:	(718)634-3382
Website:	http://www.psms114.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 36

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 43