PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS

PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 511 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

P.S. 19, also known as the Judith K. Weiss School, is a public elementary school located in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local Woodlawn area, often emphasizing close partnerships between faculty, parents, and the surrounding residential community to help students achieve academic success.

Academically, P.S. 19 provides a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to New York City Department of Education standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its efforts to provide a well-rounded education, often integrating arts and enrichment activities into the daily routine. With a mission centered on student growth, the administration and staff aim to equip children with the foundational skills and social-emotional development necessary for success as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS at (718) 324-1924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4318 KATONAH AVE
BRONX, NY 10470-2094
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PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS is a public school in BRONX, NY with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
511
Teachers:
31.02
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 511 students

White
59.9%
Hispanic/Latino
28.0%
Black or African American
7.0%
Asian
2.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.