PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL
PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 907 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after public elementary schools in New York City. Known for its strong academic reputation and high performance on state assessments, the school serves a diverse student body from Pre-K through fifth grade. It has long been praised by parents and educators alike for maintaining a rigorous curriculum, fostering a supportive community atmosphere, and benefiting from a highly engaged parent body that actively contributes to school enrichment programs and extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond academics, PS 24 is noted for its stability and long-standing leadership, which has helped create a consistent learning environment for its students. While the school faces the common challenges of high enrollment and overcrowding—a reality for many popular schools in District 10—it remains a top choice for families in the area. The school focuses on a well-rounded education, integrating traditional classroom learning with various school-wide events and community-building initiatives that characterize its reputation as a cornerstone of the Spuyten Duyvil/Riverdale neighborhood.
For more information, contact PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL at (718) 796-8845 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10463-1393
(718) 796-8845
PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL is a public school in BRONX, NY with about 907 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:
- 907
- Teachers:
- 53.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 907 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.0%
- White
- 38.0%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.