PS 109 SEDGWICK

PS 109 SEDGWICK 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 663 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 109 SEDGWICK has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 109, also known as the Sedgwick School, is a public elementary school located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is situated in a densely populated area and functions as a core community hub, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student body while navigating the specific socioeconomic challenges of its surrounding neighborhood.

Academically, PS 109 emphasizes literacy and mathematical development as the pillars of its curriculum. The school works to integrate social-emotional learning into the daily classroom experience, aiming to create a supportive environment that addresses the holistic needs of its students. By partnering with various community organizations and programs, the school strives to broaden student exposure to the arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities, working to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 109 SEDGWICK at (718) 583-8878 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.