PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL

PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL 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 711 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 138 SAMUEL RANDALL 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 138, known as the Samuel Randall School, is a public elementary school located in the Soundview/Castle Hill area of the Bronx. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated in a densely populated residential community. It functions as a foundational educational institution for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing core academic instruction in a traditional public school setting.

As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 138 emphasizes standard elementary curricula, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is generally recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse student body, offering various support services and programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Like many schools in the Bronx district, PS 138 works to foster a supportive learning environment while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL at (718) 822-5325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.