GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY 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 439 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 35 teachers, GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY 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.

GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P.S. 140), located at 250 E 164th St in the Bronx, serves as a foundational educational institution within the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is situated in a vibrant, densely populated neighborhood and plays a central role in the local community by providing primary education to a diverse student body. It focuses on fostering core academic skills in literacy and mathematics while striving to create a structured environment that supports the developmental needs of young learners from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades.

Like many schools in the Bronx, Grant Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student growth. The school administration and faculty work to implement a curriculum aligned with New York State standards, often integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both the classroom and their future academic endeavors. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and consistent engagement with families, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide its students with the essential tools needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive educational landscape.

For more information, contact GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (718) 681-6288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.