LUISA PINEIRO FUENTES SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY

225 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery (P.S. 396), located in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. As its name suggests, the school places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, utilizing a science-centric curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and hands-on exploration. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with the world around them through observation, experimentation, and collaborative discovery.

Beyond its academic focus on science, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to supporting the diverse needs of its student population. The school environment prioritizes social-emotional development alongside academic rigor, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By providing a structured yet stimulating classroom experience, P.S. 396 works to empower its students to become proactive learners and confident problem-solvers who are well-equipped for a future in an increasingly complex world.

225

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LUISA PINEIRO FUENTES SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	200
Black	12
Asian	11
Two or More	1

Hispanic
200 (88.9 %)
Black
12 (5.3 %)
Asian
11 (4.9 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone:	(718)601-2632
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 26

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 32

Ungraded 1