YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY 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 264 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 25 teachers, YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P.S. 369) is a public elementary school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 7. The school emphasizes a supportive, community-focused learning environment designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of leadership skills in its young students.

Located in a historically underserved area, the school focuses on providing equitable opportunities and resources to help students overcome external challenges and achieve academic success. The curriculum is structured to meet New York State learning standards while integrating character education, encouraging students to become active, responsible, and engaged members of their school and local community. Through a combination of rigorous instruction and a commitment to student wellness, Young Leaders Elementary strives to prepare its graduates for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (718) 292-7391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

468 E 140TH ST
BRONX, NY 10454
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YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 264 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
264
Teachers:
25
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 264 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.4%
Black or African American
18.6%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.