PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER

PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 213 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 56, also known as the Lewis H. Latimer School, is a public elementary school located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is named in honor of Lewis Howard Latimer, an influential African American inventor, draftsman, and electrical pioneer who worked alongside Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. The school aims to reflect the innovative spirit of its namesake by fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and character development within the local community.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while emphasizing social-emotional learning and student engagement. As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 56 prioritizes equity and inclusivity, offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhood, PS 56 strives to prepare its young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and a supportive, values-based culture.

For more information, contact PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER at (718) 857-3149 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.