PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING
PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING 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 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING 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 15, also known as the Institute for Environmental Learning, is a public elementary school located in the University Heights section of the Bronx. True to its name, the school integrates environmental stewardship and sustainability into its educational philosophy. By focusing on hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to explore their relationship with the natural world, often utilizing the surrounding urban landscape and local community resources to foster an appreciation for science and ecology.
Beyond its environmental focus, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to support the diverse needs of its student population. PS 15 emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement, aiming to cultivate responsible and curious learners. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the school works to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of its young students.
For more information, contact PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING at (718) 563-0473 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 33.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.