PS 69 JOURNEY PREP SCHOOL

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 69, also known as the Journey Prep School, is a public elementary school located in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for middle school success by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with activities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.

The school community at PS 69 is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for its diverse student body. By prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school works to ensure that students receive the holistic support they need to thrive. Through its mission to provide a "journey" of academic and personal growth, PS 69 aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and help every child reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning space.

459

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 JOURNEY PREP SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	325
Black	83
Asian	14
Two or More	1
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
325 (70.8%)
Black
83 (18.1%)
Pacific Islander
20 (4.4%)
Asian
14 (3.1%)
White
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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 # 8
Phone:	(718)378-4736
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 40

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 80