PS 315 LAB SCHOOL

202 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 315, known as the Lab School, is a vibrant elementary school located in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to a "lab school" model, which emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning. This approach encourages students to take an active role in their education by experimenting, investigating, and engaging with their curriculum through collaborative projects rather than relying solely on traditional rote memorization.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, P.S. 315 aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to innovative teaching practices, the school works to ensure that students not only meet academic standards but also cultivate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for long-term success.

202

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 315 LAB SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	174
Black	21
Asian	2

Hispanic
174 (86.1%)
Black
21 (10.4%)
White
5 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)

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:	(929)237-7750
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 19

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 315 LAB SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	15
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	25
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 315 LAB SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	109	54%
Male	93	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)