SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)

SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) 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 408 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) 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.

The School for Future Leaders (officially designated as P.S. 164 or a related specialized program within the Brooklyn community) is an educational institution located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Situated on 62nd Street, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and social responsibility. As the name implies, the curriculum is designed to prepare young students for the challenges of the 21st century by emphasizing leadership skills, character development, and a strong foundational education in core subjects.

Beyond its academic focus, the school plays an integral role in the local community, serving as a hub for student engagement and development. The institution typically places a high value on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to collaborate and innovate. By integrating modern pedagogical methods with an emphasis on personal growth, the School for Future Leaders strives to instill the confidence and skills necessary for its students to become productive, influential members of society in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) at (718) 491-7670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

942 62ND ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
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SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
408
Teachers:
30.01
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
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 408 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) is predominantly Asian, representing about 86% of the student body.

Asian
85.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
White
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.