PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL
PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL 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 615 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 48 teachers, PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL 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. 276 Louis Marshall, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves a diverse population of students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As a traditional New York City public elementary school, it places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing environment designed to support the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its efforts to build a tight-knit community, encouraging active parent involvement and maintaining a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for learners of all backgrounds.
In addition to its core curriculum, P.S. 276 strives to provide a well-rounded education by integrating elements of social studies, science, and the arts into the daily classroom experience. The school works closely with the New York City Department of Education to implement standardized instructional goals, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of middle school. By focusing on collaborative learning and character development, P.S. 276 seeks to help its students grow into responsible, capable learners who are well-equipped for their future academic journeys.
For more information, contact PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL at (718) 241-5757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11236-4500
(718) 241-5757
PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 615 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
- Total Students:
- 615
- Teachers:
- 48.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 615 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 276 LOUIS MARSHALL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.8%
- White
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.