PS 83 LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA

PS 83 LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 433 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, PS 83 LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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. 83 Luis Muñoz Rivera, located at 219 East 109th Street in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the famed Puerto Rican statesman, poet, and journalist, the school is deeply rooted in the cultural history of its community. It functions as a foundational educational institution within the New York City Department of Education, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to maintain strong ties with local families and neighborhood organizations. Like many schools in District 4, P.S. 83 emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often supplementing these with enrichment programs designed to support student engagement. By cultivating a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while honoring the vibrant, multicultural identity of the East Harlem community it serves.

For more information, contact PS 83 LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA at (212) 860-5847 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.