With an enrollment of 576, the PS 18 X school community is a growing, learning institution dedicated to achieving high standards of academic excellence for all of their students, parents, and staff. They offer programs, such as Book Buddies, after school programming, and Project Arts. They believe that their students can learn at higher levels if they are held to higher standards, anchored by the support of those within and outside the school community. 95% of their students are eligible to receive free lunch.