PS 128 BENSONHURST
PS 128 BENSONHURST is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 457 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 37 teachers, PS 128 BENSONHURST has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 128, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20, the school is situated in a diverse, residential community and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school generally emphasizes core literacy and mathematics skills while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the needs of a multicultural student body.
The school is known for its relatively stable academic environment and its focus on community integration within the Bensonhurst area. Like many schools in District 20, PS 128 works to balance rigorous instructional standards with social-emotional development, often utilizing resources provided by the city to support English Language Learners and students with diverse learning requirements. Parents and community members typically view PS 128 as a neighborhood staple that prioritizes consistent communication and an inclusive atmosphere for its families.
For more information, contact PS 128 BENSONHURST at (718) 373-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11214-2409
(718) 373-5900
PS 128 BENSONHURST is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 37.01
- 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
* 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 457 students
- White
- 53.4%
- Asian
- 25.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.