PS 28 MOUNT HOPE

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 28 Mount Hope, located at 1861 Anthony Avenue in 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’s District 10, the school is situated in a vibrant neighborhood and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 28 Mount Hope places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement to help students thrive. The school often utilizes its location in the Bronx to integrate local resources into its programs, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a structured classroom environment and a collaborative school culture, P.S. 28 strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

556

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 28 MOUNT HOPE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	449
Black	95
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
449 (80.8%)
Black
95 (17.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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 # 9
Phone:	(718)583-6444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
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 47

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 86