PS 179

PS 179 serves students in BRONX, New York, as a small elementary school. Its enrollment is 198 students, spread over pre-K through 5. Across elementary schools in New York, the average enrollment is about 443.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 operates 41 schools. Combined enrollment is 13,625 students.

The share of Hispanic students at PS 179 is 79%, a majority. It is also 20% Black. For comparison, the population of Bronx County is roughly 55% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 33, compared with 70 nationally.

With 18.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 10.8:1. The average for elementary schools in New York is 12.8:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at PS 179, 90% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 90% average for public schools in Bronx County.

PS 179 posts an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 35.0%, compared with a predicted 41.8%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of New York schools on BeatsExpectations.

The county, Bronx County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $48,676, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 23% of residents are in poverty. The county has 472 public schools and about 202,028 students.

Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Ranked by average proficiency, PS 179 places 6th out of 9 schools in its immediate area.

Locale: City: Large. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.

Federal enrollment counts decreased from 271 (2020-21) to 198 (2024-25).

PS 179 has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.