PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER

PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER 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 575 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 29 teachers, PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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. 135, also known as the Sheldon A. Brookner School, is a public elementary school located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 18. The institution is named in honor of Sheldon A. Brookner and serves as a local academic hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational education within the public school system.

Academically, the school emphasizes literacy and mathematics, adhering to New York State learning standards. Like many schools in the district, P.S. 135 works to foster a supportive learning environment through various enrichment programs and student services. Because it is a community-based school, it often acts as a focal point for neighborhood engagement, prioritizing student development through a blend of classroom instruction and social-emotional learning initiatives designed to prepare young students for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER at (718) 693-4363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.