PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL

PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL 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 146 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 12 teachers, PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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. 88, also known as the S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School, is a public elementary school located in the Concourse 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 committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

As a community-focused institution, P.S. 88 places a high value on parental involvement and student enrichment. The school typically offers a range of programs designed to improve literacy and mathematical proficiency, alongside various extracurricular activities meant to broaden students' horizons. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, striving to meet the unique needs of the families within its Bronx community.

For more information, contact PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL at (718) 716-7369 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.