PS 71 ROSE E SCALA

1,179 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**PS 71 Rose E. Scala** is a public elementary school located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for fostering a nurturing and inclusive academic environment. It is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous core instruction in literacy and mathematics with a focus on social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, PS 71 is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a structured learning environment that promotes character development, often utilizing various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives to encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a supportive atmosphere, PS 71 Rose E. Scala strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for its diverse student body within the NYC Department of Education system.

1,179

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 71 ROSE E SCALA
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	723
Black	65
Asian	145
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
723 (61.3 %)
White
219 (18.6 %)
Asian
145 (12.3 %)
Black
65 (5.5 %)
Two or More
15 (1.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)

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 # 8
Phone:	(718)822-5351
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	829
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 159

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 145

Ungraded 1