PS 23 NEW CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps23bronx.org

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**PS 23 The New Children's School**, located at 2151 Washington 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 District 10 and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its efforts to integrate social-emotional learning with rigorous instruction, aiming to prepare students for middle school and beyond. PS 23 typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, which may include arts, physical education, and technology integration, designed to engage students holistically. By collaborating with parents and the surrounding community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its learners, helping them achieve academic growth and personal development within the bustling Bronx neighborhood.

364

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 23 NEW CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	260
Black	94
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
260 (71.4 %)
Black
94 (25.8 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
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 #10
Phone:	(718)584-3992
Website:	http://www.ps23bronx.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 44

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 56