PS 114 LUIS LLORENS TORRES SCHOOL

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 114, also known as the Luis Lorens Torres School, is a public elementary school located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. Its namesake, Luis Llorens Torres, was a renowned Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician, reflecting the school’s deep cultural connection to the predominantly Hispanic community it serves in the Bronx.

The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while emphasizing social-emotional development and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, PS 114 prioritizes inclusivity and support for a diverse student body, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating local community resources and partnerships to enrich the educational experience for its families.

483

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 114 LUIS LLORENS TORRES SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	360
Black	89
Asian	19
Two or More	1
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
360 (74.5 %)
Black
89 (18.4 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)
White
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
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)681-7507
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
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 56

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 87

Ungraded 6