426 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
**PS 11 Highbridge**, located at 1257 Ogden Avenue in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in the heart of the Highbridge community, an area known for its rich history and vibrant, culturally diverse population. The school’s mission focuses on providing a nurturing and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 11 Highbridge is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood and strives to act as a community anchor. The school often prioritizes social-emotional learning and inclusive practices to support a diverse student body, which includes a significant percentage of English Language Learners and students with varying academic needs. By fostering partnerships with families and local organizations, PS 11 aims to offer a holistic educational experience that addresses not only the intellectual growth of its students but also their physical and emotional well-being within a supportive, collaborative school culture.
426
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic295
Black121
Asian1
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    295 (69.2 %)
  • Black
    121 (28.4 %)
  • White
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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 # 9
Phone: (718)681-7553
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 362
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten55
Grade 157
Grade 259
Grade 359
Grade 469
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22151.9%
Male20548.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)