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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 379 |
| Black | 159 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic379 (65.8 %)
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Black159 (27.6 %)
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White17 (3.0 %)
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Asian8 (1.4 %)
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Two or More8 (1.4 %)
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American Indian5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 252 | 43.8% |
| Male | 324 | 56.2% |
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