PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL

PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 665 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 41 teachers, PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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. 1, also known as The Courtlandt School, is a public elementary school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, New York (District 7). Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated in a historically significant area of the borough. Like many schools in the New York City Department of Education system, P.S. 1 functions as a foundational community hub, focusing on providing essential academic instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional development.

As a neighborhood school, P.S. 1 plays a critical role in the local Bronx community by offering a structured learning environment tailored to a diverse student body. The school typically emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, working to support families within the surrounding 10451 zip code. Its location near the bustling 152nd Street corridor allows it to remain deeply integrated into the local neighborhood fabric, where it strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through standardized curriculum standards and extracurricular enrichment opportunities.

For more information, contact PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL at (718) 299-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.