PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)

576 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
PS/MS 31, formally known as The William Lloyd Garrison School, is a public school located in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes foundational academic development while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school is situated in a densely populated area and plays an active role in the local district, often focusing on balancing core curriculum requirements with supportive services aimed at fostering student growth in a diverse urban environment.

As a combined primary and middle school, PS/MS 31 is designed to provide continuity in a student’s educational journey from their early years through early adolescence. The school’s programming typically emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, reflecting the New York City Department of Education’s broader goals for student achievement. By maintaining a presence in the Bronx community, the institution works to engage families and provide a structured learning environment that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities found within its specific neighborhood context.
576
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic379
Black159
Asian8
Two or More8
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    379 (65.8 %)
  • Black
    159 (27.6 %)
  • White
    17 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
Phone: (718)292-4397
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 497
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 61
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten39
Kindergarten39
Grade 148
Grade 249
Grade 343
Grade 446
Grade 561
Grade 669
Grade 784
Grade 898
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25243.8%
Male32456.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)