PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE

PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE 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 660 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 60 teachers, PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE 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 49, also known as the Willis Avenue School, is a public elementary school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 7. The school occupies a historic brick building that has long served as a neighborhood fixture, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student body within one of the city's most densely populated boroughs.

Academically, PS 49 emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social studies, often incorporating programs designed to support English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs. The school aims to foster a supportive community environment, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships with local community organizations to enrich the student experience. By focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development, PS 49 strives to prepare its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond while working to address the unique challenges and opportunities present in the South Bronx community.

For more information, contact PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE at (718) 292-4623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.