PS 153 HOMECREST

PS 153 HOMECREST 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 558 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 43 teachers, PS 153 HOMECREST 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 153, also known as the Homecrest School, is a public elementary school located in the Homecrest 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 22. It is widely recognized for fostering a supportive community atmosphere and maintaining a strong academic focus, with a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to inclusive education. Beyond the standard classroom curriculum, PS 153 typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as arts, music, and physical education, intended to provide a well-rounded learning experience. The school generally emphasizes active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators and families, which helps create a stable and nurturing environment for its students as they progress through their primary education years.

For more information, contact PS 153 HOMECREST at (718) 375-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1970 HOMECREST AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11229-2710
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PS 153 HOMECREST is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
43.04
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 558 students

Hispanic/Latino
35.3%
White
30.6%
Asian
25.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.