At a glance
Reported students
667
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway: 667 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 667 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 (77.5%) and Black (9.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.58 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic77.5%
- Black9.3%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 85 Great Expectations
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
638 reported students
PS 81 Robert J Christen
Elementary · Grades KG–05
715 reported students
PS 56 Norwood Heights
Elementary · Grades KG–05
617 reported students
PS 46 Edgar Allan Poe
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
PS 8 Isaac Varian
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Public schools near Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School - Norwood Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School - Norwood | KG–04 | 381 | 0.2 mi |
| Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II Elementary · Charter · Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II | KG–08 | 492 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 8 Isaac Varian Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 600 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 56 Norwood Heights Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 617 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 94 Kings College School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 748 | 0.4 mi |
| Bedford Park Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 439 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
What grades does Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway serve?
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway reports grades KG–08 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/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway reported 667 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 667 students and 60.58 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/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway 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/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway in?
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway 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/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School - Norwood (0.2 mi), Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II (0.3 mi), PS 8 Isaac Varian (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.