PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)

538 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
PS/MS 31, formally known as The William Lloyd Garrison School, is a public school located in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes foundational academic development while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school is situated in a densely populated area and plays an active role in the local district, often focusing on balancing core curriculum requirements with supportive services aimed at fostering student growth in a diverse urban environment.

As a combined primary and middle school, PS/MS 31 is designed to provide continuity in a student’s educational journey from their early years through early adolescence. The school’s programming typically emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, reflecting the New York City Department of Education’s broader goals for student achievement. By maintaining a presence in the Bronx community, the institution works to engage families and provide a structured learning environment that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities found within its specific neighborhood context.
538
Total Students
51.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic337
Black164
Asian17
Two or More7
  • Hispanic
    337 (62.6%)
  • Black
    164 (30.5%)
  • Asian
    17 (3.2%)
  • White
    13 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.3%)
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 # 7
Phone: (718)292-4397
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 497
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 54
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 80
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten45
Grade 142
Grade 239
Grade 344
Grade 449
Grade 554
Grade 662
Grade 781
Grade 880
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24846.1%
Male29053.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)