P.S. 209

P.S. 209 (10X209) is a public school in District 10, Fordham Heights, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–2. Enrollment was 154 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 20.4 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–2
  • Neighborhood: Fordham Heights
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 209
313 E 183rd St, Bronx, NY 10458, USA
Bronx, Fordham Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 154, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

100%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 97% of families answered.

P.S. 209 vs P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School

MeasureP.S. 209P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)20.421.1
Enrollment (2025–26)154472
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.210.3
Family satisfaction (2026)100%96%
Principal trust (2026)99%98%
Teacher trust (2026)99%97%
Leadership (2026)100%98%
Distance between schools0.08 mi

Student body

Enrollment

154 students

pre-K, K–2 · down 87 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

20.4

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

20%

was 23% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 77% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 15% Black, 2% multiracial, 55% female, 45% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
100%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
100%
Parent involvement
100%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Address

313 E 183rd St, Bronx, NY 10458, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Fordham Heights, Bronx
  • Address: 313 E 183rd St, Bronx, NY 10458, USA