PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON

PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 823 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 56 teachers, PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON 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 78, known as the Anne Hutchinson School, is a public elementary school located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. Its mission centers on meeting the diverse needs of its student population by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also integrating character development to help students become productive members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to build a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Beyond standard classroom instruction, PS 78 typically offers various enrichment activities and programs designed to boost student engagement and social-emotional growth. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for academic success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term achievement.

For more information, contact PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON at (718) 652-1244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 NEEDHAM AVE
BRONX, NY 10469-1515
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PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 823 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
823
Teachers:
56.04
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 823 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.6%
Hispanic/Latino
23.3%
White
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.