PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING

372 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 15, also known as the Institute for Environmental Learning, is a public elementary school located in the University Heights section of the Bronx. True to its name, the school integrates environmental stewardship and sustainability into its educational philosophy. By focusing on hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to explore their relationship with the natural world, often utilizing the surrounding urban landscape and local community resources to foster an appreciation for science and ecology.

Beyond its environmental focus, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to support the diverse needs of its student population. PS 15 emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement, aiming to cultivate responsible and curious learners. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the school works to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of its young students.

372

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	336
Black	30
Asian	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
336 (90.3%)
Black
30 (8.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)563-0473
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
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

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 56