PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH
PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH 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.
PS 277, also known as the Gerritsen Beach School, is a small, neighborhood-focused elementary school located in the quiet, tight-knit community of Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local area and is often described by parents and staff as having a "small-town" feel despite being located within New York City. The school emphasizes a supportive, community-based learning environment where staff focus on fostering strong relationships with families and providing a stable foundation for young learners.
Academically, PS 277 is characterized by its dedication to traditional instructional methods while incorporating social-emotional learning to ensure the well-being of its diverse student body. The school typically benefits from an active parent-teacher community and a faculty that prioritizes individualized attention. By leveraging its location near the waterfront and local parks, the school often encourages a curriculum that feels connected to the immediate environment, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth.
For more information, contact PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH at (718) 743-6689 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5999
(718) 743-6689
PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 418 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:
- 418
- Teachers:
- 32.04
- 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 418 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.