MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)

MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) 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 124 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 10 teachers, MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The Matilda Avenue School (P.S. 483) is a public elementary school located in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. It is positioned as a community-focused institution that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

According to its official resources, the school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and the surrounding neighborhood. P.S. 483 utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet New York State learning standards while offering various enrichment opportunities to engage students. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, The Matilda Avenue School aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 325-4360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4520 MATILDA AVE
BRONX, NY 10470
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MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 124 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
124
Teachers:
10.01
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 124 students

Black or African American
45.2%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
White
8.9%
Asian
5.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.