PS 66 SCHOOL OF HIGHER EXPECTATIONS

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**P.S. 66, the School of Higher Expectations**, located in the Crotona section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and structured environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. Its name, "School of Higher Expectations," reflects a core philosophy of setting ambitious goals for every student, regardless of their background, while fostering a culture of mutual respect and high achievement.

The school places a strong focus on building a community-centered atmosphere, often engaging families and local partners to support student success. Through a standards-based curriculum, P.S. 66 aims to prepare its diverse student population for the rigors of middle school and beyond by focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By prioritizing personalized instruction and maintaining an inclusive setting, the school seeks to overcome regional educational challenges and ensure that all students have the tools necessary to meet their full potential.

478

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 66 SCHOOL OF HIGHER EXPECTATIONS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	338
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
338 (70.7 %)
Black
128 (26.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)319-2820
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 68

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 83