PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL

PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 390 students offering grade levels from 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 36 teachers, PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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. 116, also known as the Elizabeth L. Farrell School, is a public elementary school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 32. The school is named in honor of Elizabeth L. Farrell, a pioneering educator known for her advocacy for special education, and it maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

Academically, P.S. 116 focuses on fostering foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional development. The school typically offers a variety of programs intended to enrich the student experience, often including arts integration, physical education, and extracurricular activities. As a community-focused institution, P.S. 116 emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding Bushwick neighborhood to promote student success and provide a safe, supportive atmosphere for children to learn and grow.

For more information, contact PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL at (718) 821-4623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.