PS 195

PS 195 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 962 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 61 teachers, PS 195 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 195, located on Ward Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics. The school community often focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere, aiming to meet the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of the surrounding neighborhood by providing structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through both rigorous curriculum standards and social-emotional learning initiatives. By focusing on collaboration between staff, students, and families, PS 195 strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom-based instruction, technology integration, and community building, the school works to provide a stable educational foundation for the children residing in the 10472 area.

For more information, contact PS 195 at (718) 861-4461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.