PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY

PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY 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 698 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 50 teachers, PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY 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.

PS 164, formally known as the Caesar Rodney School, is a public elementary school located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is a large, culturally diverse school that prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being for its student body.

Academically, PS 164 focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by arts and enrichment programs. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, offering services to support diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, PS 164 aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY at (718) 854-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4211 14TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219-4894
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PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
50.01
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 698 students

Asian
42.0%
Hispanic/Latino
41.7%
White
12.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.