PS 29 BARDWELL

1581 VICTORY BLVD
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

www.ps29bengals.net

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 29, also known as the Bardwell School, is a public elementary school located in the Castleton Corners neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It is well-regarded within the local community for providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering social and emotional development in its young student body.

The school is situated on Victory Boulevard, a central thoroughfare in Staten Island, making it a prominent local institution. Like many schools in the district, PS 29 focuses on creating an inclusive learning atmosphere, often utilizing a mix of traditional classroom instruction and supportive enrichment programs to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians interested in specific performance data, current curriculum focuses, or enrollment procedures can access the most up-to-date information through the NYC Schools Account portal or the official New York City Department of Education website.

579

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 29 BARDWELL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	154
Black	30
Asian	153
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (38.5%)
Hispanic
154 (26.6%)
Asian
153 (26.4%)
Black
30 (5.2%)
Two or More
17 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 #31
Phone:	(718)556-4400
Website:	http://www.ps29bengals.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 88

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 29 BARDWELL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	92
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 29 BARDWELL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	44.7%
Male	320	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

BRIDGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 263 Students

715 OCEAN TERRACE-BLDG E
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th