PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)

PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE) 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 698 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 52 teachers, PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE) 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.

PS/MS 31, formally known as The William Lloyd Garrison School, is a public school located in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes foundational academic development while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school is situated in a densely populated area and plays an active role in the local district, often focusing on balancing core curriculum requirements with supportive services aimed at fostering student growth in a diverse urban environment.

As a combined primary and middle school, PS/MS 31 is designed to provide continuity in a student’s educational journey from their early years through early adolescence. The school’s programming typically emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, reflecting the New York City Department of Education’s broader goals for student achievement. By maintaining a presence in the Bronx community, the institution works to engage families and provide a structured learning environment that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities found within its specific neighborhood context.

For more information, contact PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE) at (718) 292-4397 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.