At a glance
Reported students
198
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
PS 179: 198 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 179
PS 179 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 7. NCES reports 198 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (79.3%) and Black (19.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 179
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.26 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
- 90.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic79.3%
- Black19.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 # 7
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leaders of Excellence Advocacy and Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–07
192 reported students
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
Elementary · Grades PK–05
211 reported students
Young Leaders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
PS 65 Mother Hale Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
178 reported students
PS 18 John Peter Zenger
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Public schools near PS 179
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Leaders Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 213 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 30 Wilton Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 343 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 49 Willis Avenue Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 447 | 0.2 mi |
| Mott Haven Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Mott Haven Academy Charter School | PK–08 | 442 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 43 Jonas Bronck Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 346 | 0.2 mi |
| Access Bronx Charter School Elementary · Charter · Access Bronx Charter School | KG–08 | 462 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 179
What grades does PS 179 serve?
PS 179 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 7.
How many students attend PS 179?
PS 179 reported 198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 179?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 198 students and 18.26 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 179 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 179 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 7 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 179 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.4% 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 179 in?
PS 179 is part of New York City Geographic District # 7, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 179?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Young Leaders Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 30 Wilton (0.1 mi), PS 49 Willis Avenue (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.