NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
361 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The **New York City Academy for Discovery** (often associated with P.S. 60 or the local district school community in Woodhaven, Queens) is a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Serving students in the Woodhaven neighborhood, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance foundational literacy and numeracy skills with character development. By integrating core curriculum requirements with enrichment activities, the school seeks to encourage intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.
The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Educators at the Academy for Discovery typically utilize data-driven instructional strategies to identify individual student needs, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to meet New York State academic standards. With a focus on preparing students for future educational transitions, the school promotes a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, striving to create a safe, welcoming space where families and staff work together to bolster student achievement and long-term success.
The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Educators at the Academy for Discovery typically utilize data-driven instructional strategies to identify individual student needs, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to meet New York State academic standards. With a focus on preparing students for future educational transitions, the school promotes a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, striving to create a safe, welcoming space where families and staff work together to bolster student achievement and long-term success.
361
Total Students
29.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 250 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 12 |
| Pacific Islander | 10 |
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Hispanic250 (69.3%)
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Asian47 (13.0%)
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Black19 (5.3%)
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White17 (4.7%)
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American Indian12 (3.3%)
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Pacific Islander10 (2.8%)
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Two or More6 (1.7%)
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)441-2165 |
| Website: | http://www.ps306q.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 361 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 303 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
28
Kindergarten
47
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
67
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 47 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 67 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 169 | 46.8% |
| Male | 192 | 53.2% |
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