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PS 49 Willis Avenue

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 7

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About PS 49 Willis Avenue

Located in Bronx, New York, PS 49 Willis Avenue is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 447 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 45.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.9 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 7 runs 41 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 848 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	383 E 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454
Phone	(718) 292-4623
School district	New York City Geographic District # 7
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	447
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.2
Students per teacher	9.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008402218). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 49 Willis Avenue serve?

PS 49 Willis Avenue serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 49 Willis Avenue?

PS 49 Willis Avenue reported 447 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 49 Willis Avenue?

About 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 447 students and 45.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 49 Willis Avenue a public or charter school?

PS 49 Willis Avenue is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 49 Willis Avenue in?

PS 49 Willis Avenue is part of New York City Geographic District # 7. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-7/

Where is PS 49 Willis Avenue located?

PS 49 Willis Avenue is at 383 E 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454. The phone number is (718) 292-4623.

How many other schools are near PS 49 Willis Avenue?

There are 848 other schools within 5 miles of PS 49 Willis Avenue in our directory.