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Ps 43

160 BEACH 29TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

Ranked 1815 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Far Rockaway
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 43

160 BEACH 29TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

About Ps 43

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 18% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
615
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 37.4%
Black 57.56%
Two+ Races 0.65%
Native Am. 1.3%
White
1.3%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
37.4%
Black
57.56%
Two+ Races
0.65%
Native Am.
1.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 615
50.57%
311 Female
49.43%
304 Male

Student Population

615 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

382 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 43 Contact Information

Address

160 BEACH 29TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

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Phone

(718) 327-5860

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TOP 1815 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 43

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:14 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The latest developments at P.S. 43 indicate an enhancement of educational activities through participation in programs that extend the hours within which learning is conducted. The emphasis on punctuality and high attendance rates has been stressed by the community of P.S. 43 as one of its priorities for the year 2025-2026. On a more macro level, the investments in after-school programs made by the city are bound to provide greater enrichment opportunities for the schools of Queens.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurricular activities does Ps 43 offer?

Ans. It provides various extracurricular activities such as art, sports, and enrichment clubs based on student grades and interest.

Q2. Are there any after-school programs offered at Ps 43?

Ans. Yes, after-school programs may be offered in the form of tutoring and recreational programs.

Q3. What involvement do parents have in school-related activities at Ps 43?

Ans. Parents can become involved in activities through participation in parent-teacher associations, among other means.

Q4. What kinds of transportation are used by students of Ps 43?

Ans. Students can use yellow buses and MetroCard transport services based on their location and grade.

Q5. What kind of student services are offered by Ps 43?

Ans. Student services include counseling and special education classes as well as English-language support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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