P.S. 140 Edward K Ellington

WORST. SCHOOL. EVER. The classes are over-crowded, students are out of control and the teachers are unable to manage them. I get approx. 3 notes per week re: my chatty 6yr old, but I don't even get the courtesy of a phonecall when she's send home with scrapes, bruises or a horror story of being bullied. I am often told that her teacher and other authority figures in the building ignore her complaints and just tell her to "have a seat". Seems the most sensible person in that building is the security guard. And don't call the office with an actual question...either you're bounced around and eventually "disconnected" OR they just don't know....It's like every sub par DOE employee was placed in one building. I went to this school for 2yrs as a kid in the 80's and was eventually pulled out and placed in catholic school because it sucked then...PS 140 STILL deserves an F in my book. My daughter will NOT be returning next year.
--Submitted by a parent

i attended Ps 140 in the 80s this was a very bad school then . from some of the reviews it appears nothing has changed

I agree who say that p.s.140Q is worse school ever in my life and is the stundent who are misbehaving
--Submitted by a teacher

This School is by far the worst school I have ever seen. The teachers and staff have no control over the students. There are fights everyday with kids constantly being bullied. The children at lunch time are subjected to listening to rap and hip hop music in the auditorium. My wife and I was shocked one day when we picked up our children early to see students on stage grinding on other students and shaking there butts on stage and through out the auditorium. The school staff has done nothing to stop the bullying with the children my kids are constantly coming home with bruises and are constantly picked on cause there ethnic background. I can't believe the city of New York is allowing this to happen to these children a change is serverly needed.
--Submitted by a parent

I would not recommend this school to anyone. It is very unorganized and the teachers are not on point as much as i would like to see. There is a lot of bullying in this school and no effort to do anything about it. There is hardly any parent involvement and of the 6 years my son has been in this school i can honetly say there has only been 2 teachers that are above average in displaying teach quality. Very disappointing. Submitted by a Parent
--Submitted by a parent

I've been a teacher at P.S.140 for 7 yrs and I must say I have found my home. I have worked in some of the neighboring schools and schools in other boroughs. I have not experienced a school like P.S.140, a school that teaches well, nurtures well and completely caters to the well being of students, staff and community members! At P.S. 140Q. We put academics and safety first. However, we have many extra curricular activities and programs that cater the interests and the talents of our studentts! We are a very organized school with a loving and safe environment! We are a family! for those parents who questioned our organizational skills and said you wonder how our entire day goes, why dont you spend a day with us, ask questions and see for yourself instead of assuming? Why assume when you can learn the truth? volunteer sometimes!
--Submitted by a teacher

I have 2 children that attend this school on in the 1st grade and one in 2nd grade. the teachers, staff, and Principal are great! My children had attended a preschool prior to attending P.S. 140 and were below their grade level in academics. Last year 2008-2009 was their first year in P.S. 140 and the they are now in the top percentile. I give the school 10 thumbs up! As far as discipline we can't always blame it on the school. The parents have to get more involved. The school has so much to offer if only the parents would just take advantage and give of their free time. So for the principal and her staff keep up the good work. Parents get involved! it takes a village to raise a child. Erica N.B.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children is this school a 3rd grader and a Kindergartner while the school seems to educate well. There discpline and structure could use a massive overhaul. I would never allow my youngest to even enter the auditorium for arrival or dismissal as it is a madhouse. There is apparently very little supervision during these times, that parents are around which leaves me to ponder what it must be like at other times. Lunchtime must be a very chaotic time in this school. As for the teaching aspect straight a's across the board, my children are learning at such a high rate. I must credit there teachers for a wonderful job done.
--Submitted by a parent

I fave 2 children in this school one entering kindergarten and one going to 3rd grade. I have found this school to be very disorganized in there discpline methods. Arrival and dismall isare both a mad house that would scare any visitor or new child. On the other hand my third grader is slightly advanced over his peers and teachers have keyed in on it. So fot that I am proud of the teachers for doing and outstanding job. Overall i would not recommend the school if you like a good structred environment for you child.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended P.S.140 up until 2005. She attended P.S. 140 until 2005 because she is now a student at York Early College Academy she was recruited from P.S. 140. While learning at York Early College Academy she will receive her Associates Degree upon graduating from the College Academy. She will only be 18 with 60 college credits and when she enters college she will begin her 3rd year of college. Thank you P.S. 140 teachers and principles.
--Submitted by Bridgette, a parent