Below Average
#4032 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 43 Jonas Bronck
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
165 BROWN PL, Bronx, NY 10454
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,032 of 4,742
In Bronx
#356 of 452
public schools
In district
#38 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
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PS 43 Jonas Bronck
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About PS 43 Jonas Bronck
PS 43 Jonas Bronck is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7. PS 43 Jonas Bronck serves approximately 347 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 43 Jonas Bronck has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,032 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 43 Jonas Bronck show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at PS 43 Jonas Bronck were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 43 Jonas Bronck — Students at PS 43 Jonas Bronck score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.7/10.
How PS 43 Jonas Bronck Compares
See how PS 43 Jonas Bronck performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
165 BROWN PL, Bronx, NY 10454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 43 Jonas Bronck may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 154 JONATHAN D HYATT (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$780,800
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
Population
40,368
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
42.8%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 43 Jonas Bronck
What grades does PS 43 Jonas Bronck serve?
PS 43 Jonas Bronck serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 43 Jonas Bronck?
PS 43 Jonas Bronck has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 43 Jonas Bronck?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 43 Jonas Bronck is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 43 Jonas Bronck rank in NY?
PS 43 Jonas Bronck ranks #4,032 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 43 Jonas Bronck's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 43 Jonas Bronck has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 43 Jonas Bronck?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 43 Jonas Bronck has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 43 Jonas Bronck a charter school?
No, PS 43 Jonas Bronck is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 43 Jonas Bronck a Title I school?
No, PS 43 Jonas Bronck is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 43 Jonas Bronck?
97.1% of students at PS 43 Jonas Bronck qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (718) 292-4502
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7- District Enrollment
- 15,146
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #38 of 40
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