P.S. 041 Gun Hill Road

P.S. 041 Gun Hill Road is a K-5 elementary school in the Bronx, serving a large student body with a high proportion of students in economic need. Academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA) is at the 25th percentile citywide, while math proficiency is below the 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth compared to other NYC schools. The school offers bilingual education services and literacy intervention efforts, alongside visual arts programs and participation-centered activities to engage students. It also partners with the 92nd Street Y for music and dance classes, and provides afterschool programs in various arts disciplines. Parents generally express high satisfaction with their child's education and the school's relationships with families, with survey results showing overwhelmingly positive feedback. While some older feedback mentioned concerns about academic rigor for younger students and staff, more recent sentiment highlights dedicated teachers. The school is partially accessible and focuses on educating the whole student, emphasizing both academic and life skills.