PS 28 MOUNT HOPE
PS 28 MOUNT HOPE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 719 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 28 MOUNT HOPE 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.
P.S. 28 Mount Hope, located at 1861 Anthony Avenue in 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’s District 10, the school is situated in a vibrant neighborhood and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills.
Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 28 Mount Hope places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement to help students thrive. The school often utilizes its location in the Bronx to integrate local resources into its programs, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a structured classroom environment and a collaborative school culture, P.S. 28 strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact PS 28 MOUNT HOPE at (718) 583-6444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10457
(718) 583-6444
PS 28 MOUNT HOPE is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 719 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
- Total Students:
- 719
- Teachers:
- 60
- 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 719 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 28 MOUNT HOPE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.0%
- Black or African American
- 19.2%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 41.6%
- Male
- 58.4%
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.