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Ps 246 Poe Center

2641 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX, NY 10468

Ranked 1736 of 2292 in New York

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Ps 246 Poe Center

2641 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX, NY 10468

Ranked 1736 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 246 Poe Center

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 20% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
489
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.09%
Asian 1.02%
Hispanic 85.69%
Black 9%
Two+ Races 0.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.09%
Asian
1.02%
Hispanic
85.69%
Black
9%
Two+ Races
0.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 489
44.38%
217 Female
55.62%
272 Male

Student Population

489 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

291 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 246 Poe Center Contact Information

Address

2641 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX, NY 10468

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Phone

(718) 584-6764

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TOP 1736 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 246 Poe Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 246 Poe Center will host a District 10 Literacy Fair on May 17, 2025, featuring author Norah Lally and activities for students and families. The school also recently unveiled a student-created mural themed around transformation, developed by 4th and 5th graders over a 15-week after-school program. Additionally, the school community participated in a K-5 Parent Workshop and "Crazy Hair Day" as part of its recent seasonal events.

FAQ

Q1. What is P.S. 246 Poe Center known for?

Ans. P.S. 246 Poe Center supports elementary students through literacy-focused instruction, classroom enrichment, and student development programs.

Q2. Does P.S. 246 Poe Center include arts and creative activities?

Ans. Students participate in visual arts projects, classroom presentations, reading activities, and school enrichment programs.

Q3. How does P.S. 246 Poe Center support reading and writing growth?

Ans. Teachers use guided literacy instruction, vocabulary-building lessons, and writing workshops throughout the school year.

Q4. How are families kept informed at P.S. 246 Poe Center?

Ans. Parent meetings, family engagement events, and school communication platforms help families follow school activities and student progress.

Q5. What support services are available at P.S. 246 Poe Center?

Ans. Academic intervention programs, counseling resources, and classroom support services help students strengthen foundational skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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