PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES

PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES 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 295 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 236, also known as the Langston Hughes School, is a public elementary school located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is situated in a vibrant, densely populated urban area, and it plays a central role in providing foundational education to a diverse student population within the local community.

The school is named after the legendary poet and social activist Langston Hughes, reflecting a commitment to fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and academic growth. PS 236 focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development. Through various school-wide initiatives and community engagement efforts, the administration and staff aim to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed academically and prepare them for their future transitions to middle school.

For more information, contact PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES at (718) 299-6128 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.