About Us

P.S. 54 is proud to be a diverse school community. Our students and staff come from many different backgrounds, and we believe that learning from one another helps strengthen our school. We value and celebrate the diversity of everyone at P.S. 54.

P.S. 54 serves students in 3K through Grade 5 and has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. There are about 120 students per grade. Class size varies by grade level, with smaller class sizes in Kindergarten through Grade 2 and an overall average class size of 29 students. Our student population is made up of 52% males and 48% females.

Twenty-six percent (26%) of students receive special education services. Sixty percent (60%) of our students come from economically disadvantaged households, and one student currently lives in temporary housing. Our school’s attendance rate is 92%.

Our student body reflects many cultures and backgrounds. The demographic breakdown of our school is:

• 36% White
• 37% Asian
• 19% Hispanic
• 7% Black
  
  

Students at P.S. 54 speak many languages, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Urdu, and Spanish. All cultures are respected, and students learn from one another every day.

School Session Times Monday - Friday

School Session Times Monday - Friday
Doors Open at 7:30 AM
(Free Breakfast and Lunch Served Daily)
Classes Start 8:00AM Promptly
Dismissal Time 2:20PM

**ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED INTO THE SCHOOLYARDS AT THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL**

K-104, K-108, K-203 – Will be dismissed from Exit 3 which is across from the Jungle Gym.  The classes will be lined up against the fence in the small schoolyard. 

 K-115, K-117, 941, Grades 1 and 2 – Will be dismissed from Exits 4 & 5.  The classes will be lined up against the fence in the small schoolyard. 

Grade 3 – Will be dismissed from Exits 4 & 5.  The classes will be lined up against the fence in the big schoolyard.

Grade 4, 5, 942 and 943 – Will be dismissed from Exit 6.  The classes will be lined up against the fence in the big schoolyard.