NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
14,871 Students
41 Schools
District Overview
Located in the heart of the Bronx at 501 Courtland Avenue, New York City Geographic District #7 serves as a vital educational hub within a dynamic urban setting. As an active, traditional public school system comprising 41 operational schools, District #7 provides a complete learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates nearly 15,000 students, fostering a diverse community that primarily includes Hispanic and Black youth alongside Asian, White, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. From foundational early childhood classrooms to comprehensive high school programs, the district offers a neighborhood-centered educational framework designed to support academic growth and civic engagement across the Bronx.
To support its multi-grade population, District #7 maintains a substantial workforce of over 4,750 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional backbone consists of approximately 2,740 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by a dedicated network of nearly 320 instructional aides and approximately 1,695 specialized support personnel. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures that students receive tailored academic assistance, social-emotional support, and strong classroom guidance at every stage of their development. For parents evaluating local educational options, students navigating their academic pathways, and researchers studying urban school ecosystems, District #7 represents a deeply rooted public system dedicated to community-focused learning and equitable student support.
To support its multi-grade population, District #7 maintains a substantial workforce of over 4,750 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional backbone consists of approximately 2,740 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by a dedicated network of nearly 320 instructional aides and approximately 1,695 specialized support personnel. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures that students receive tailored academic assistance, social-emotional support, and strong classroom guidance at every stage of their development. For parents evaluating local educational options, students navigating their academic pathways, and researchers studying urban school ecosystems, District #7 represents a deeply rooted public system dedicated to community-focused learning and equitable student support.
41
Total Schools
14,871
Total Students
2,740.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 230 |
| Hispanic | 10,166 |
| Black | 4,048 |
| Asian | 125 |
| Two or More | 113 |
| American Indian | 159 |
| Pacific Islander | 27 |
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Hispanic10,166 (68.4%)
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Black4,048 (27.2%)
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White230 (1.5%)
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American Indian159 (1.1%)
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Asian125 (0.8%)
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Two or More113 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander27 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 18 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 18 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 41 |
| Students: | 14,871* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,740.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.4 |
Schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
Found 41 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th