PS 123 SUYDAM

PS 123 SUYDAM 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 620 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 52 teachers, PS 123 SUYDAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 123, also known as the Suydam 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 situated in a vibrant, historic community and operates with a mission focused on fostering a supportive, inclusive academic environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

Academically, PS 123 places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while often integrating social-emotional learning into its curriculum to support the "whole child." The school is known for its commitment to community engagement, frequently working to provide resources and programs that involve families in the educational process. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching practices and student-centered learning, PS 123 strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 123 SUYDAM at (718) 821-4810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 IRVING AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
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PS 123 SUYDAM is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
620
Teachers:
52
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 620 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 123 SUYDAM is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
2.3%
White
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.