PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 school district, located in BAYSIDE, NY with about 327 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL 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 205, also known as the Alexander Graham Bell School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It is widely considered a staple of the local Bayside community, consistently maintaining high standards for student achievement and teacher engagement.
In addition to its core curriculum, PS 205 is noted for its dedication to the "whole child," emphasizing not just academic excellence, but also social-emotional development and extracurricular involvement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a diverse student body, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. With its historic presence in the Bell Boulevard area, the school remains a popular choice for local families looking for a stable and rigorous foundation for their children's early education.
For more information, contact PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL at (718) 464-5773 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAYSIDE, NY 11361-3499
(718) 464-5773
PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL is a public school in BAYSIDE, NY with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 22.01
- 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 327 students
- Asian
- 44.0%
- White
- 27.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.