PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL

853 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS/IS 218, known as the Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School, is a public school located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of the Bronx. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingualism and biliteracy. The school’s core mission is to provide an academically rigorous environment where students develop proficiency in both English and Spanish, fostering a deep appreciation for diverse cultures while preparing them for global citizenship.

Beyond its dual language curriculum, the school is known for its "magnet" status, which allows it to attract families from outside its immediate zone who are interested in specialized programming. The school places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community involvement, often acting as a resource hub for the surrounding neighborhood. By integrating challenging coursework with cultural enrichment, PS/IS 218 aims to support the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its diverse student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

853

Total Students

76.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	783
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
783 (91.8 %)
Black
32 (3.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.6 %)
White
8 (0.9 %)
Two or More
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)410-7230
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	776
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 85

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	116
Grade 7	103
Grade 8	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	51%
Male	418	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL HIGHBRIDGE

Charter School 53 Students

1501 JEROME AVE
BRONX, NY 10452 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School K - K