PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS

PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 668 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PS 28, also known as the Wright Brothers School, is a public elementary school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. The institution is housed in a historic building and maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment for a diverse student body.

Academically, PS 28 emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment programs to help students develop both socially and intellectually. The school is known for its commitment to the success of English Language Learners and students with special needs, utilizing inclusive classrooms and specialized instruction to meet individual learning requirements. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, the Wright Brothers School strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS at (212) 690-3014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

475 W 155TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
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PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
668
Teachers:
56.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 668 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.1%
Black or African American
13.6%
White
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.