At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 306: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 306
PS 306 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.5%) and Black (26.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 306
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic71.5%
- Black26.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #10
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
372 reported students
PS 207
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Milton Fein School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
PS 310 Marble Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
PS 91
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
PS 59 Community School of Technology (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Public schools near PS 306
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 236 Langston Hughes Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 303 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 396 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 217 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 204 Morris Heights Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 576 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 638 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 226 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 310 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 109 Sedgwick Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 430 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 306
What grades does PS 306 serve?
PS 306 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #10.
How many students attend PS 306?
PS 306 reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 306?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 379 students and 34.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 306 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 306 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #10 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 306 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 306 in?
PS 306 is part of New York City Geographic District #10, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 82 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 306?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 236 Langston Hughes (0.2 mi), PS 396 (0.2 mi), PS 204 Morris Heights (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.