P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova

P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova is an elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its strong relationships with families, with parent surveys indicating very high satisfaction with their children's education and the overall school environment. Parents often commend the dedication of the teachers and the school's leadership. The school places a significant emphasis on students' social and emotional well-being, utilizing programs like Yale University's RULER to help children identify and manage their feelings. Additionally, it offers a variety of arts programs, including visual arts, dance, drumming, and theater, with partnerships that enhance these offerings. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide median, placing them near the 25th percentile. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools statewide for academic performance. A notable challenge for the school is the high mobility of its student population, with many children coming from local homeless shelters and foster homes. The school is named in honor of Inocensio Casanova, a Cuban patriot.