PS 68

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 68, located at 4011 Monticello Avenue in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and is often referred to as the "Parkside Elementary School." It functions as a community-centered institution focused on providing a foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students alongside traditional academics. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 68 typically incorporates programs aimed at enriching the student experience, such as arts education, physical education, and various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bronx community.

493

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 68
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	145
Black	307
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
307 (62.3%)
Hispanic
145 (29.4%)
White
16 (3.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)324-2854
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 70

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 78

Ungraded 1