PS 188

(718)561-2052

487 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

PS 188, officially known as the **PS 188 The Island School**, is located on Grote Street in the Bronx (District 12). As a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, it operates as a foundational institution within its community. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, PS 188 is recognized for its efforts to integrate community support and student engagement initiatives. The school typically provides a range of services, including special education programs and English Language Learner (ELL) support, to ensure that its varied population of students receives equitable instruction. By collaborating with local families and community organizations, PS 188 strives to create a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth and prepares children to become active participants in their community.

487

Total Students

105.4

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 188
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	277
Black	176
Asian	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
277 (56.9 %)
Black
176 (36.1 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)
White
12 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)561-2052
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
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 20

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 7