ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS
ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
The ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (Public School 20) is a K–8 school located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Known for its progressive approach to education, the school emphasizes a holistic curriculum that integrates rigorous academic study with a strong focus on the arts, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. It is highly regarded for its commitment to project-based learning, which encourages students to think critically, collaborate on complex tasks, and connect their classroom lessons to real-world issues.
The school environment is often noted for being intimate and inclusive, fostering a tight-knit culture that supports individual student growth. By blending traditional core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs like music, visual arts, and drama, the ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS aims to develop well-rounded students who are both intellectually curious and socially responsible. Its location in Fort Greene further allows the school to utilize the surrounding community’s cultural institutions as extensions of the classroom, enriching the student experience.
For more information, contact ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS at (718) 222-1605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11205
(718) 222-1605
ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 34.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 516 students
- White
- 37.0%
- Black or African American
- 32.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.