PS 140 EAGLE SCHOOL (THE)

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 140, also known as The Eagle School, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, and it functions as a foundational pillar for local families, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social-emotional development for its young student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a diverse community. Like many schools in the Bronx, The Eagle School places a strong emphasis on core literacy and numeracy skills while often integrating enrichment activities to help students build confidence. By maintaining a focus on consistent attendance and classroom engagement, P.S. 140 aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, striving to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all learners within the neighborhood.

380

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 140 EAGLE SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	251
Black	119
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
251 (66.1 %)
Black
119 (31.3 %)
White
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)585-1205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69