PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY

www.ps75x.org

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 75, officially known as the School of Research and Discovery, is a public elementary school located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx (District 8). The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is centered on the philosophy that children learn best through active investigation, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on exploration. By fostering a culture of discovery, the school aims to help students develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for academic achievement in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, which includes robust support for English Language Learners and students with special needs. Beyond core academics, PS 75 integrates the arts and social-emotional learning into its curriculum to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Faile Street community, the school works closely with families and local partners to provide a safe and enriching environment that prepares students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

509

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	354
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
354 (69.5%)
Black
128 (25.1%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)860-1630
Website:	http://www.ps75x.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
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

Pre-Kindergarten 94

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69

Ungraded 1