PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER

PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER 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 223 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 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

P.S. 256, officially named the Benjamin Banneker School, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in the local community, the school is named in honor of Benjamin Banneker, a historic African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor. The institution functions under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education and is situated in District 13, which encompasses a significant portion of central Brooklyn.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting character development. By carrying the name of a prominent historical figure known for his intellectual contributions, P.S. 256 often integrates themes of academic excellence, resilience, and community heritage into its educational culture. As part of the broader NYC public school system, it provides a range of resources and programs aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its urban student population, striving to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER at (718) 857-9820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.