PS 95 SHEILA MENCHER

902 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 95, also known as the Sheila Mencher School, is a public elementary school located in the Norwood section of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while fostering a sense of community pride and belonging within the neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, PS 95 is recognized for its efforts to integrate enrichment opportunities into the daily student experience. The school often leverages its location and local partnerships to provide students with exposure to the arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. With a strong emphasis on family engagement, the administration and staff work closely with parents and the local community to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that supports student achievement, attendance, and long-term academic growth.

902

Total Students

78.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 95 SHEILA MENCHER
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	657
Black	139
Asian	44
Two or More	12
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
657 (72.8 %)
Black
139 (15.4 %)
Asian
44 (4.9 %)
White
41 (4.5 %)
Two or More
12 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)796-9200
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	797
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 70

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 121

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 95 SHEILA MENCHER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	114
Grade 7	131
Grade 8	121
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 95 SHEILA MENCHER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	48.8%
Male	462	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)