PS 340

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 340, located at 25 W 195th Street in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the Kingsbridge Heights community. It is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, while also focusing on the social-emotional development of its young student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, often providing a variety of support services to meet the diverse needs of its students. Like many schools in the Bronx, PS 340 places a strong emphasis on community involvement, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their potential. By leveraging partnerships with families and local resources, the school aims to provide a well-rounded academic experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

462

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 340
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	398
Black	45
Asian	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
398 (86.1 %)
Black
45 (9.7 %)
White
13 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #10
Phone:	(718)220-1830
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 33

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73

Ungraded 3