PS 175 CITY ISLAND

239 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 175, located on City Island in the Bronx, is a small, close-knit public elementary school known for its unique community atmosphere. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school prides itself on its safe, welcoming environment that leverages the distinct, nautical character of City Island. Its setting allows for a more personalized educational experience, where the faculty often emphasizes strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, fostering a tight-knit "small town" feel within the larger New York City school system.

Academically, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating local history and environmental awareness into their programming. Because of its location, the school community is deeply connected to the surrounding neighborhood, frequently engaging with local resources to enrich student learning. P.S. 175 is generally regarded as a supportive school that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic standards, making it a focal point for families in the City Island area.

239

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 175 CITY ISLAND
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	117
Black	24
Asian	16
Two or More	8

Hispanic
117 (49.0 %)
White
74 (31.0 %)
Black
24 (10.0 %)
Asian
16 (6.7 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)

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 #11
Phone:	(718)885-1093
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 25