PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTH

PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 238 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth, located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the famed abolitionist and women’s rights activist, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 5. It functions as a neighborhood school dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development, aiming to foster an inclusive environment that reflects the historic and cultural identity of the surrounding community.

As a community-focused institution, P.S. 149 emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and character building, drawing inspiration from its namesake’s legacy of advocacy and resilience. The school typically utilizes the New York City core curriculum, supplemented by various enrichment programs and partnerships designed to support student growth. By focusing on academic rigor and a supportive school culture, P.S. 149 strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while maintaining strong connections with local families and neighborhood stakeholders.

For more information, contact PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTH at (646) 672-9020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.