NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

355 MORNINGSTAR RD
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303

www.newworldcharter.org

Charter School 803 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

New World Preparatory Charter School (NWPCS), located in the Port Richmond section of Staten Island, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Founded with the mission of bridging the achievement gap, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on developing critical thinking, literacy, and mathematical proficiency while fostering a culture of high expectations for all scholars.

Beyond its core academic offerings, New World Preparatory is known for its commitment to holistic student development. The school integrates character education and enrichment activities into its programming to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible members of their community. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school strives to provide an inclusive educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body, ultimately aiming to empower them to succeed in competitive secondary education settings.

803

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	526
Black	228
Asian	9
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
526 (65.5%)
Black
228 (28.4%)
White
33 (4.1%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)705-8900
Website:	http://www.newworldcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	723
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 63

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 114