731 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after public elementary schools in New York City. Known for its strong academic reputation and high performance on state assessments, the school serves a diverse student body from Pre-K through fifth grade. It has long been praised by parents and educators alike for maintaining a rigorous curriculum, fostering a supportive community atmosphere, and benefiting from a highly engaged parent body that actively contributes to school enrichment programs and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond academics, PS 24 is noted for its stability and long-standing leadership, which has helped create a consistent learning environment for its students. While the school faces the common challenges of high enrollment and overcrowding—a reality for many popular schools in District 10—it remains a top choice for families in the area. The school focuses on a well-rounded education, integrating traditional classroom learning with various school-wide events and community-building initiatives that characterize its reputation as a cornerstone of the Spuyten Duyvil/Riverdale neighborhood.
731
Total Students
48.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL
Demographic Student Count
White258
Hispanic318
Black60
Asian51
Two or More35
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    318 (43.5 %)
  • White
    258 (35.3 %)
  • Black
    60 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    51 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (4.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
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)796-8845
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 149
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 111
Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten149
Grade 1127
Grade 2115
Grade 3102
Grade 4111
Grade 5127
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 24 SPUYTEN DUYVIL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33846.2%
Male39353.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)