PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 323 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (also known as P.S./M.S. 491) is a public school located in the Allerton section of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As its name suggests, the school places a dual emphasis on traditional academic rigor and the development of civic-minded citizens. The institution operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and as active participants in their local community.

In practice, the school’s programming is designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by balancing core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional learning. By integrating community engagement into the curriculum, Pelham Academy aims to help students understand their role within the Bronx and the broader world, often utilizing partnerships and project-based learning to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a strong, collaborative school culture that values communication between faculty, students, and families.

For more information, contact PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT at (718) 881-3136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.