School Overview
PS 89, located at 980 Mace Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while often integrating programs designed to support the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various supports to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 89 typically engages in initiatives to keep families involved in the educational process, viewing parent participation as a key component of student success. With a long-standing presence in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 10469 zip code, striving to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where children can build the academic and personal skills necessary for their transition to middle school.
1,211
Total Students
93.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 89
Demographic Student Count
White223
Hispanic656
Black247
Asian78
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    656 (54.2 %)
  • Black
    247 (20.4 %)
  • White
    223 (18.4 %)
  • Asian
    78 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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 #11
Phone: (718)653-0835
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 93.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,005
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 129
Grade 5 137
Grade 6 148
Grade 7 179
Grade 8 160
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 89
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten45
Kindergarten101
Grade 1109
Grade 294
Grade 3108
Grade 4129
Grade 5137
Grade 6148
Grade 7179
Grade 8160
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 89
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60449.9%
Male60750.1%
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