PS 205 FIORELLO LAGUARDIA

596 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 205, officially known as the Fiorello LaGuardia School, is a public elementary school located in the Belmont section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated near major local landmarks such as the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. As a part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, P.S. 205 typically integrates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that aim to engage students in the arts and physical education. By maintaining a focus on community and parent involvement, the school strives to create a supportive network that encourages student participation and long-term educational success within the vibrant Bronx neighborhood.

596

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 205 FIORELLO LAGUARDIA
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	481
Black	71
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
481 (80.7 %)
Black
71 (11.9 %)
White
30 (5.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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)584-6390
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 116

Ungraded 1