P.S. 073 Bronx is a smaller elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in the Highbridge neighborhood, housed in an impressive brick and stone building that showcases distinctive 19th-century architecture. The school fosters a supportive environment, reflected in overwhelmingly positive parent survey responses regarding various aspects of the school experience. It maintains a 0% suspension rate and benefits from smaller average class sizes. A notable offering is its Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language program, which has been recognized as a model for dual-language education in New York City. While parents generally report strong satisfaction, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is below citywide averages, and the school serves a higher proportion of English Language Learners and students with Individualized Education Programs. There are also concerns regarding a high chronic absenteeism rate. Some external feedback highlights dedicated teachers and a focus on arts and technology, though a recent review raised serious concerns about safety and bullying.
What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
85%66% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
84%69% response rate
Survey topics
Safety86%city 90%
My students are safe…outside around this school.82%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.69%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Behavioral supports are applied equitably to children in my program.86%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.76%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (86%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Bullying prevention42%city 42%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.42%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (42%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support76%city 84%
How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.71%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.87%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.70%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.76%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations81%city 87%
In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.96%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.65%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
College & career guidance85%city 90%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.86%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.83%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Family outreach92%city 94%
At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.92%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.96%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.96%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.96%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.86%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.88%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.97%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.85%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.
Parent–teacher trust88%city 95%
I feel respected by my child's teachers.95%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.78%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction100%city 91%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].100%
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
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Pre-K - School Day
Program code 09X073PK · Cycle 2024-2025
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24 applicants · 36 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
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How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
35th percentile citywide
School-managed budget
$8.1MPositions: 61
53rd percentile citywide
Total spend per student
$41,640
80th percentile citywide · city median $33,606
Staffing costs
Principal’s salary
$208K
73rd percentile citywide
Principal and assistant principals
$543KPositions: 3
67th percentile citywide
Teaching staff
$3.9MPositions: 29
45th percentile citywide
Where the school-managed budget goes
These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].
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In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].89%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [English as a New Language (ENL)].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [English as a New Language (ENL)].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [English as a New Language (ENL)].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [English as a New Language (ENL)].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.
Early Childhood Instruction94%city 92%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…meet the needs of the children in my classroom. [Early childhood].83%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…develop learning experiences grounded in the concepts of development and learning emphasized in the Prekindergarten Foundations for the Common Core (PKFCC), New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPLS) and/or Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). [Early childhood].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…help children engage with books and materials, or in other learning activities reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Early childhood].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion60%city 67%
How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.54%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.54%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.62%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.58%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.71%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (60%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Peer Collaboration90%city 87%
At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.83%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.96%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.91%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction88%city 92%
I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.96%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.83%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.87%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.88%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.88%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).88%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.82%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.88%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.62%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development87%city 82%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.83%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.79%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
School Commitment79%city 83%
I usually look forward to each working day at this school.88%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.75%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility76%city 79%
How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.83%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.75%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.75%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.71%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior54%city 66%
How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.54%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.62%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.42%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.59%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (54%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Program Coherence89%city 83%
At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.88%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.92%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.88%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Inclusive Leadership88%city 95%
The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.88%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.87%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Instructional Leadership88%city 86%
The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.88%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.83%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.92%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.92%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.79%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.91%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.91%
Teacher Influence53%city 66%
At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.96%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.33%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.22%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.42%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.74%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (53%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 99%
At this program, teachers let families know that they can make a difference in their child's learning and development.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 99% citywide.
Two-Way Communication100%city 99%
At this program, teachers incorporate feedback from families into supporting children in the program.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 99% citywide.
Strong Relationships95%city 95%
At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].90%
At the beginning of the school year, teachers support children in adjusting to this program.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School70%city 63%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.90%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.95%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.24%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.
Trust
Parent-Principal Trust89%city 94%
I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.90%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).88%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.88%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust82%city 86%
Teachers in this school trust each other.71%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.79%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (82%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Teacher-Principal Trust65%city 84%
I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.75%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.54%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.62%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).62%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.62%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.71%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.71%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Economic Need Index
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Free / reduced lunch
97%
English learners
32%
Students with IEPs
31%
$98K
$195K
ESL / WHOLE CLASS1$162K$162K
MUSIC / WHOLE CLASS1$162K$162K
Pre K / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$162K$162K
4 / WHOLE CLASS1$158K$158K
3 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$156K$156K
1 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$155K$155K
4 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$153K$153K
K / WHOLE CLASS1$142K$142K
2,3 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED2$62K$124K
K, 1 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$118K$118K
1 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$111K$111K
1,2 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$111K$111K
3 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$111K$111K
3 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$111K$111K
3,4,5 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$111K$111K
K / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$111K$111K
K / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$111K$111K
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$175K
CLASSROOM - Special Ed3$55K$164K
Guidance Counselor1$151K$151K
School Secretary2$73K$146K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)3$45K$134K
School Social Worker1$120K$120K
Guidance Counselor Bilingual1$99K$99K
PHYSICAL THERAPY / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$92K$92K
DC 37 Para More Than 20 Hrs0—$81K
IEP-HEALTH1$56K$56K
School Social Workers Mandated Services1$45K$45K
SETSS / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$22K$22K
PARENT COORDINATOR1$11K$11K
$51K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT$3,600
$49K
Educational Software$25K
Non-DP Equipment Repair$17K
Data Processing Repair - Contractual$4,249
School Funded Copier$4,044
Office Temp Services - Contractual$3,147
Transportation of Staff - Non-Contract$1,948
Library Books$1,475
Maintenance Gen Repairs & Operation Infrastructure$1,475
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.74%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.