School Overview
PS 89, located at 980 Mace Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while often integrating programs designed to support the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various supports to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 89 typically engages in initiatives to keep families involved in the educational process, viewing parent participation as a key component of student success. With a long-standing presence in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 10469 zip code, striving to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where children can build the academic and personal skills necessary for their transition to middle school.
1,169
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 89
Demographic Student Count
White217
Hispanic622
Black199
Asian100
Two or More13
American Indian6
Pacific Islander12
  • Hispanic
    622 (53.2%)
  • White
    217 (18.6%)
  • Black
    199 (17.0%)
  • Asian
    100 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (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 #11
Phone: (718)653-0835
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,005
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 91
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 100
Grade 3 120
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 161
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 151
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 89
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten91
Grade 1112
Grade 2100
Grade 3120
Grade 498
Grade 5110
Grade 6161
Grade 7172
Grade 8151
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 89
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female57749.4%
Male59250.6%
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