PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER

108-10 109TH AVE
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420

www.ps108q.com

1,094 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler, located in South Ozone Park, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards, with a focus on developing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, P.S. 108 is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families. The school often incorporates arts, physical education, and extracurricular programming to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, P.S. 108 aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success and long-term academic achievement, serving as a staple institution within the South Ozone Park neighborhood.

1,094

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	460
Black	62
Asian	432
Two or More	14
American Indian	74
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
460 (42.0%)
Asian
432 (39.5%)
American Indian
74 (6.8%)
Black
62 (5.7%)
White
48 (4.4%)
Two or More
14 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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 #27
Phone:	(718)558-2700
Website:	http://www.ps108q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,094
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,003
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 68

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 176

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 169

Ungraded 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	170
Grade 1	168
Grade 2	176
Grade 3	161
Grade 4	177
Grade 5	169
Ungraded	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	549	50.2%
Male	545	49.8%

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