PS 97

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 97, known as The Forest Avenue School, is a public elementary school located in the Allerton section of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Public Schools District 11, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation in a supportive and structured environment. The school emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop the character and interpersonal skills necessary for future success.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and cultural diversity, reflecting the vibrant makeup of the Bronx. PS 97 typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, including arts, physical education, and technology initiatives, designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local community, PS 97 strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

543

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 97
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	236
Black	102
Asian	114
Two or More	5
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
236 (43.5 %)
Asian
114 (21.0 %)
Black
102 (18.8 %)
White
75 (13.8 %)
American Indian
8 (1.5 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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)655-4446
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 65

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 83