PS 291

PS 291 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 635 students offering grade levels from 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 45 teachers, PS 291 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Based on the location and official New York City Department of Education data, here is a summary of PS 291:

PS 291, officially known as the **The Bronx Academy of Excellence**, is a public elementary school located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school operates under the New York City Public Schools district. It is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the diverse urban landscape of the Bronx.

The school is part of District 10, one of the largest school districts in the city. As an institution, PS 291 emphasizes community engagement and strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique cultural and academic needs of its neighborhood. Like many schools in the area, it utilizes a standards-based curriculum aimed at improving literacy and mathematical proficiency while offering various enrichment opportunities to support the holistic development of its student body.

For more information, contact PS 291 at (718) 563-0776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.