P.S. 205 Fiorello LaGuardia

P.S. 205 Fiorello LaGuardia is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Belmont area of the Bronx, known for its strong neighborhood pride and community engagement. The school maintains a 0% suspension rate, which is a notable strength. Parent survey results are overwhelmingly positive, with 93-98% of families expressing satisfaction across various aspects of the school experience. The school offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish and is recognized for its dedication to the arts, including chorus, violin, theater, and visual arts, alongside partnerships with institutions like the Bronx Zoo. However, academic proficiency in both ELA (41%) and Math (44%) is a concern, falling at or below the citywide 25th percentile. The attendance rate (95%) is also at the 25th percentile, and chronic absenteeism (41%) is notably high, near the citywide 75th percentile. Overcrowding is a recurring concern among parents, with some classes housed in two buildings and early grades in open classroom settings. Some parents have also raised concerns about bullying not being adequately addressed and a perceived lack of extracurricular activities.