PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN

PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN 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 371 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN 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.

PS 132, also known as the Garrett A. Morgan School, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is named in honor of Garrett A. Morgan, a prominent African American inventor and civic leader best known for his contributions to traffic safety technology and gas masks, a legacy the school often integrates into its mission to inspire innovation and academic excellence in its students.

The school environment at PS 132 focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive community that emphasizes both social-emotional development and core academic achievement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local Bronx community, providing students with a structured learning experience that aims to prepare them for middle school success. The school generally offers various programs to assist with student growth, including literacy and math initiatives, as well as opportunities for extracurricular engagement designed to help students build critical thinking skills and character.

For more information, contact PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN at (718) 681-6455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.