PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE)

597 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **Bronx School for Continuous Learning (P.S. 140)**, located on Webster Avenue in the Norwood 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 fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for its focus on providing a structured, continuous learning experience that caters to a diverse student body. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its students, ensuring that both high-achievers and those requiring extra support receive tailored attention. Through its commitment to community engagement and a well-rounded curriculum, the Bronx School for Continuous Learning strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to become active, lifelong learners.

597

Total Students

90.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	327
Black	194
Asian	34
Two or More	2
American Indian	7

Hispanic
327 (54.8 %)
Black
194 (32.5 %)
Asian
34 (5.7 %)
White
33 (5.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

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)410-4105
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 38

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 11