PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY 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 626 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 44 teachers, PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY 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.
PS 75, officially known as the School of Research and Discovery, is a public elementary school located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx (District 8). The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is centered on the philosophy that children learn best through active investigation, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on exploration. By fostering a culture of discovery, the school aims to help students develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for academic achievement in a supportive, community-oriented environment.
The school places a significant emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, which includes robust support for English Language Learners and students with special needs. Beyond core academics, PS 75 integrates the arts and social-emotional learning into its curriculum to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Faile Street community, the school works closely with families and local partners to provide a safe and enriching environment that prepares students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY at (718) 860-1630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10459-3799
(718) 860-1630
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 626 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
- Total Students:
- 626
- Teachers:
- 44.01
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 626 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.3%
- Black or African American
- 24.9%
- White
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.