PS 214 MICHAEL FRIEDSAM

PS 214 MICHAEL FRIEDSAM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 914 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 64 teachers, PS 214 MICHAEL FRIEDSAM 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.

P.S. 214, also known as the Michael Friedsam School, is a public elementary school located in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 19. It operates with a focus on fostering a supportive, structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations in literacy and mathematics while encouraging personal growth within its diverse local community.

The school is deeply rooted in the Pitkin Avenue corridor and functions as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing engagement with families to support student achievement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, P.S. 214 typically integrates various enrichment activities and support services aimed at the social-emotional development of its students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community collaboration, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact PS 214 MICHAEL FRIEDSAM at (718) 647-1740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.