PS 209

167 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

PS 209, also known as the Margaret Mead School, is a public elementary school located in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 10. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic potential while developing strong social-emotional skills.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment activities. PS 209 prides itself on fostering collaboration between educators, students, and families to support a diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy, alongside a commitment to character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

167

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 209
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	131
Black	24
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
131 (78.4%)
Black
24 (14.4%)
White
6 (3.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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 #10
Phone:	(718)364-0085
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
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 35

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 39