PS 306

PS 306 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 695 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 49 teachers, PS 306 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.

PS 306, located at 40 W Tremont Ave in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students in the Morris Heights neighborhood. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics. The school community often emphasizes the importance of social-emotional development, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both academically and personally.

Because PS 306 is situated in a densely populated area of the Bronx, it often acts as a central hub for the local community. The school typically engages in various initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular support, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the rigorous demands of the New York State curriculum while developing a sense of civic responsibility and school pride.

For more information, contact PS 306 at (718) 583-5355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.