PS 165 IDA POSNER

PS 165 IDA POSNER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 220 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, PS 165 IDA POSNER has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 165 IDA POSNER**, located at 76 Lott Avenue in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 23, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often utilizing a mix of core curricula and enrichment programs tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, PS 165 IDA POSNER is recognized for its efforts to engage families and community members, viewing parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success. The school often hosts events and utilizes partnerships to provide additional resources, such as arts programming or extracurricular activities, to enhance the daily learning experience. By prioritizing a structured, inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to create a safe space where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact PS 165 IDA POSNER at (718) 495-7759 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

76 LOTT AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11212-4811
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PS 165 IDA POSNER is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 220 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
220
Teachers:
29.01
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
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 220 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 165 IDA POSNER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.0%
White
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.