YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Young Voices Academy of the Bronx (P.S. 352) is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Located in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood of the Bronx, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. It is characterized by a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of student agency, aiming to ensure that every child’s "voice" is heard and valued within the school community.

The school places a strong focus on culturally responsive education and social-emotional learning, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student population. Beyond core academics, Young Voices Academy often integrates arts and enrichment programs into their curriculum to encourage creative expression. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the local community, the school works to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become active, confident participants in their education.

369

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	257
Black	20
Asian	39
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
257 (69.6 %)
White
46 (12.5 %)
Asian
39 (10.6 %)
Black
20 (5.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)794-4080
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 35

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 43