VIDA BOGART SCHOOL FOR ALL CHILDREN (THE)

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Vida Bogart School for All Children (P.S. 211) is a specialized public elementary school located in the Crotona section of the Bronx, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is notably recognized for its inclusive approach to education, specifically catering to a diverse student body that includes children with a wide range of learning needs. It is often lauded for its commitment to creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students with disabilities learn alongside their general education peers, fostering a culture of acceptance and community.

Academically, the school emphasizes a holistic development model, integrating social-emotional learning with core curriculum standards to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. With a dedicated focus on small-group instruction and individualized support, the staff at Vida Bogart works to tailor their teaching methods to meet the unique requirements of each child. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its diverse population for ongoing success in middle school and beyond.

499

Total Students

114.8

Full-Time Teachers

4.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VIDA BOGART SCHOOL FOR ALL CHILDREN (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	312
Black	129
Asian	12
Two or More	3
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
312 (62.5%)
Black
129 (25.9%)
White
33 (6.6%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)328-3913
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 8

Ungraded 195