NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY

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.
361
Total Students
29.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic250
Black19
Asian47
Two or More6
American Indian12
Pacific Islander10
  • Hispanic
    250 (69.3%)
  • Asian
    47 (13.0%)
  • Black
    19 (5.3%)
  • White
    17 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    12 (3.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten47
Grade 150
Grade 248
Grade 367
Grade 460
Grade 561
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16946.8%
Male19253.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)