publicelementaryPK-5

Ps 179

468 E 140Th St, Bronx, NY 10454, United States

+1 (718) 292-2237

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Ps 179 Overview

About This School

Ps 179 is a public elementary in Bronx, New York, serving 198 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with a staff of 18 teachers. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, with 79% identifying as Hispanic and 20% identifying as Black. The remaining student population is composed of 1% White and 1% Asian, while the gender split is 54% male and 46% female.

198

Total Students

PK-5

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

18 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Bronx County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ps 179 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.1:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Ps 179 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ps 179 Student Demographics

Student Body

53.54%

Male

46.46%

Female

Total Enrollment: 198 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.51%

Hispanic79.29%

Asian0.51%

Black19.7%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ps 179

Q: What is Ps 179?

A: Ps 179 is a elementary public located in Bronx.

Q: How many students attend Ps 179?

A: Ps 179 has approximately 198 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 179?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Ps 179

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ps 179 - Bronx, NY

Quick Facts about Ps 179
School Name	Ps 179
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	468 E 140Th St, Bronx, NY 10454, Bronx, NY
County	Bronx County
Phone	+1 (718) 292-2237
Total Students	198
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	18
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 179

What is Ps 179?

Ps 179 is a elementary public located in Bronx.

How many students attend Ps 179?

Ps 179 has approximately 198 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 179?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 is 10:1.

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