MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps483matildaschool.weebly.com

237 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Matilda Avenue School (P.S. 483) is a public elementary school located in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. It is positioned as a community-focused institution that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

According to its official resources, the school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and the surrounding neighborhood. P.S. 483 utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet New York State learning standards while offering various enrichment opportunities to engage students. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, The Matilda Avenue School aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

237

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	87
Black	115
Asian	10
Two or More	3
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

Black
115 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
87 (36.7 %)
Asian
10 (4.2 %)
American Indian
9 (3.8 %)
White
8 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)

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)325-4360
Website:	http://www.ps483matildaschool.weebly.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 32

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 50