PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE)

(718)686-1940

www.ps130brooklyn.com

834 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 130, known as The Parkside School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Kensington/Windsor Terrace area of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. It operates across two locations—the main campus on Ocean Parkway and an annex—both of which emphasize a well-rounded curriculum that blends core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities.

The school is frequently noted for its active parent community and its commitment to arts and social-emotional learning. P.S. 130 offers various programs designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting, often incorporating partnerships with local organizations to enhance its offerings. With a long-standing reputation in District 15, the school is often sought after by local families for its supportive teaching staff and its consistent efforts to balance rigorous academic standards with the developmental needs of young children.

834

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	150
Black	47
Asian	110
Two or More	35
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
478 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
150 (18.0 %)
Asian
110 (13.2 %)
Black
47 (5.6 %)
Two or More
35 (4.2 %)
American Indian
12 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone:	(718)686-1940
Website:	http://www.ps130brooklyn.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 100

Ungraded 2