PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS

(718)324-1924

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 19, also known as the Judith K. Weiss School, is a public elementary school located in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local Woodlawn area, often emphasizing close partnerships between faculty, parents, and the surrounding residential community to help students achieve academic success.

Academically, P.S. 19 provides a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to New York City Department of Education standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its efforts to provide a well-rounded education, often integrating arts and enrichment activities into the daily routine. With a mission centered on student growth, the administration and staff aim to equip children with the foundational skills and social-emotional development necessary for success as they transition to middle school.

679

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 19 JUDITH K WEISS
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	240
Black	54
Asian	25
Two or More	25
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
319 (47.0%)
Hispanic
240 (35.3%)
Black
54 (8.0%)
Asian
25 (3.7%)
Two or More
25 (3.7%)
American Indian
14 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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 #11
Phone:	(718)324-1924
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 18

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 80

Ungraded 1