PS 205 CLARION
PS 205 CLARION 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 1,280 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 90 teachers, PS 205 CLARION 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. 205, officially known as the Clarion School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is widely recognized within the community for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that supports the social and emotional development of its young learners.
The school is noted for its structured academic environment and its focus on preparing students for middle school through a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, P.S. 205 emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active parent-teacher association. Its location on 20th Avenue places it in a stable residential area, making it a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhood who value a consistent and community-oriented educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact PS 205 CLARION at (718) 236-2380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11204-2292
(718) 236-2380
PS 205 CLARION is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
- Total Students:
- 1,280
- Teachers:
- 90.05
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,280 students
- Asian
- 59.3%
- White
- 20.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- 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.