PS 35 FRANZ SIEGEL

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 35 Franz Siegel, located in the Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx, serves a diverse student population in grades PK–5. The school is deeply rooted in its community and is known for fostering a supportive, nurturing environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its standard curriculum, P.S. 35 emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school frequently implements programs designed to meet the varying needs of its learners, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities, ensuring that every child has access to equitable educational opportunities. With a strong commitment to family involvement and community partnerships, P.S. 35 Franz Siegel works to create a collaborative culture where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to support the holistic success of each student.

399

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 35 FRANZ SIEGEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	293
Black	91
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
293 (73.4 %)
Black
91 (22.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)681-7214
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 50

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 94