PS 211

1919 PROSPECT AVE
BRONX, NY 10457

203 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 211, located at 1919 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students in the NYC Department of Education system. Often referred to as the "Compass School," it is situated in a vibrant part of the Bronx and generally serves a diverse student population typical of the surrounding neighborhood. The school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

Beyond core academics, PS 211 is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes inclusivity and parent involvement. The school community often emphasizes the "Compass" theme, encouraging students to develop strong character traits and navigate their educational journeys with purpose and guidance. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and utilizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

203

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 211
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	157
Black	36
Asian	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
157 (77.3 %)
Black
36 (17.7 %)
White
5 (2.5 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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 #12
Phone:	(718)901-0436
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 29

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 35