PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON

PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,278 students offering grade levels from 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 96 teachers, PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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. 160, officially known as the William T. Sampson School, is a public elementary school located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on Fort Hamilton Parkway and operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, reflecting the diverse residential character of the surrounding area while maintaining a focus on core academic fundamentals and developmental support for its young learners.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to fostering a structured and inclusive educational environment. In addition to a standard rigorous curriculum, P.S. 160 emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students, often utilizing collaborative classroom settings to encourage peer interaction and community building. As part of a larger district known for its academic focus, the school actively works to provide resources and enrichment opportunities that help prepare its students for the transition to middle school, ensuring they meet state standards while navigating the unique challenges of an urban school system.

For more information, contact PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON at (718) 438-0337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.