PS 536

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 536, located at 1827 Archer Street in the Bronx (District 12), is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a vibrant section of the East Bronx, providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse local student body. The school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development during these critical early years of education.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 536 focuses on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. Like many schools in the Bronx district, it works to provide resources and programs that bridge educational gaps and encourage family involvement. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become active, curious learners within their local community.

265

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 536
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	150
Black	49
Asian	56
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
150 (56.6%)
Asian
56 (21.1%)
Black
49 (18.5%)
White
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)

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 #12
Phone:	(718)931-4270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36