PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 518 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 114, also known as the Ryder Elementary School, is a public school located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 18. PS 114 is situated in a residential area and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional development to a diverse student body.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 114 typically works to integrate community engagement and parental involvement into its programming to support student achievement. As a public institution in New York City, it adheres to state standards while providing various support services and enrichment activities designed to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY at (718) 257-4428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.