PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER
PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 935 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER 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 222, also known as the Katherine R. Snyder School, is a public elementary school located in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is widely regarded as a stable and well-regarded neighborhood school that focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
Academically, PS 222 places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs that often include arts, technology, and physical education. The school is known for having a dedicated parent community and an active PTA, which contributes to its reputation as a close-knit institution. By prioritizing social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, PS 222 aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local Marine Park community.
For more information, contact PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER at (718) 998-4298 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4296
(718) 998-4298
PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 935 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
- Total Students:
- 935
- Teachers:
- 75.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 935 students
- White
- 45.7%
- Asian
- 20.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.