PS 73 BRONX

PS 73 BRONX 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 705 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 45 teachers, PS 73 BRONX has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 73, also known as the Vincent Capodanno School, is a public elementary school located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education system. It is situated in a densely populated urban area, and the school community is known for being culturally diverse, reflecting the vibrant demographic makeup of the surrounding Bronx neighborhood.

Academically, PS 73 focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on literacy and mathematics. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment, often incorporating initiatives that address both the social-emotional needs of its students and their academic growth. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on preparing students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to help support the overall development of its student body.

For more information, contact PS 73 BRONX at (718) 681-6776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.