P.S. 40 is a coeducational public elementary school for grades pre-Kindergarten through sixth. It carries the name of one of its more illustrious alums, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, renowned for his 19th-century sculptures of American Civil War heroes. P.S. 40 takes up the first three floors of a five-story Gothic revival building erected in 1899. With 48 classrooms, the facility hosts two other public schools, the Salk School of Science and the special-needs Learning Spring School.
The Common Core curriculum recently adopted enhanced and strengthened math programs. Literacy, reading and English classes follow the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project guidelines at Columbia University. A community-oriented school, P.S. 40 educates numerous neighborhood children, many from nearby Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town.
Nationally recognized in 2019 as a Blue Ribbon School, P.S. 40's annual enrichment programs range from "Circus Arts" in first grade, "Inside Broadway" in third, to a National Dance Institute project in fourth. A modern, updated, and enlarged computer lab, a fenced rooftop recreation space and a welcoming, comfortable library welcomes students to this high-achieving public school.
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
320 E 20th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Susan Felder
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
7%
State Average
20%
Math
4%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
63,400:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
56.5%
Hispanic
15.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black
3.3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/1/2020
I enjoyed spending my time in this school, since it provides a wonderful community among its teachers and students. The teacher tries to assist the students whenever there is an area filled with confusion. Whenever there is a school event, the faculty makes sure that the students have fun and enjoy their time.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/31/2023
This is a good school because my child is making academic progress, is excited about learning, and enjoys the school community. The class sizes are larger than the ideal size. Yet, even with the larger class sizes, the teachers meet the challenges and they are experienced and qualified. The parent i...
10/4/2022
We love PS 40! My third grade daughter has been there since kindergarten. We have great teachers, a superstar principal, and a wonderful community. The art, music and physical education programs are really solid, and each grade has a special year-long program like dance or circus arts.
2/5/2020
Unfortunate but I expect we will be moving shortly.
4/10/2019
Avery – Age 6I am going to review first grade. First grade is fun because you can learn there and have a good time there too. In first grade you do morning meeting in the morning and in the middle of the day my class goes to recess. You also do reading workshop, writing workshop, P.E., library, musi...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Parks in this Area
Peter's Field
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Augustus St. Gaudens Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Stuyvesant Square
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Events
Union Square Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
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Lower East Side Playground
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Asser Levy Playground
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P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,502,510. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language, P226M Junior High Annex, Manhattan Village Academy, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens.