PS 59 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (THE)

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 59, formally known as The Community School of Technology, is a public elementary school located in the Bathgate section of the Bronx (District 10). As indicated by its name, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating modern technology into its curriculum to prepare students for a digital-forward future. It serves a diverse student body, generally focusing on providing a well-rounded educational foundation that spans core academic subjects while fostering digital literacy and technical skills from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, the school operates as a "Community School," a model that emphasizes the partnership between the school, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. This approach typically involves providing wraparound services—such as health resources, after-school enrichment programs, and family support—to address the holistic needs of students. By prioritizing both technological proficiency and community engagement, PS 59 aims to create a supportive environment that helps students overcome local challenges and reach their full academic potential.

352

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 59 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	238
Black	104
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
238 (67.6%)
Black
104 (29.5%)
White
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
2 (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)584-4730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 32

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55