PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA

PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 699 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 49 teachers, PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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. 62 Inocensio Casanova, located on Fox Street in the Longwood section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education in a neighborhood that values close-knit school environments. The school is named in honor of Inocensio Casanova, reflecting the local history and the cultural identity of the surrounding Bronx community.

Academically, P.S. 62 emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to foster a supportive social-emotional environment for its diverse student body. The school typically focuses on small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet the varied needs of its learners. By offering various enrichment programs and maintaining a focus on school culture, P.S. 62 aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, serving as an essential anchor for families living in the 10455 zip code.

For more information, contact PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA at (718) 585-1617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.