PS 75 MAYDA CORTIELLA

185 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 75 Mayda Cortiella, located at 95 Grove Street in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a New York City public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after Mayda Cortiella, a dedicated community leader and advocate, the school operates as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. It is part of NYC Community School District 32 and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that reflects the cultural richness of the Bushwick community.

The school’s instructional approach typically focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment opportunities to engage young learners. PS 75 often collaborates with local organizations and families to provide wrap-around support services, reflecting its identity as a community-centered institution. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become active, empathetic participants in their local community.

185

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 75 MAYDA CORTIELLA
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	142
Black	34
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
142 (76.8%)
Black
34 (18.4%)
White
3 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (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 #32
Phone:	(718)574-0244
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 30

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 31