P.S. 047 John Randolph

P.S. 047 John Randolph is a large K-5 elementary school in the Bronx, serving a diverse student body with high economic need and a significant population of English Language Learners. The school is recognized for its strong community engagement, with official parent surveys showing overwhelmingly positive satisfaction rates, well above the citywide median. It maintains an exceptionally low suspension rate of 0%, indicating a safe and supportive environment. The school offers an impressive array of enrichment activities, including swimming, tennis, ballet, and partnerships with the New York Botanical Garden for gardening projects, as well as museum trips and a family cooking program. While academic proficiency in ELA and Math is a concern, with rates well below the citywide 25th percentile, the school benefits from an experienced principal and a stable teaching staff, with nearly all teachers having three or more years of experience. Some online parent sentiment, however, expresses concerns about academic rigor despite positive remarks about staff.