PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 28, also known as the Wright Brothers School, is a public elementary school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. The institution is housed in a historic building and maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment for a diverse student body.

Academically, PS 28 emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment programs to help students develop both socially and intellectually. The school is known for its commitment to the success of English Language Learners and students with special needs, utilizing inclusive classrooms and specialized instruction to meet individual learning requirements. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, the Wright Brothers School strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

385

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	299
Black	54
Asian	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (77.7 %)
Black
54 (14.0 %)
White
26 (6.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
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 # 6
Phone:	(212)690-3014
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 59