PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST

PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST 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 577 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 47 teachers, PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST 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/MS 4, also known as the Crotona Park West School, is a public school located in the Bronx, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in District 9, the school functions as a foundational community hub, providing a continuous educational environment that spans a student’s early childhood through their middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic approach designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on both core curricular standards and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Crotona Park West neighborhood, often focusing on initiatives that bridge the gap between classroom learning and community involvement. Like many schools in the New York City Department of Education system, PS/MS 4 prioritizes literacy and mathematical proficiency while offering various extracurricular activities and support services to help students navigate academic challenges. By maintaining a single campus for both elementary and middle school students, the institution aims to foster a long-term sense of community and stability for families residing in the Fulton Avenue area.

For more information, contact PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST at (718) 583-6655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.