School Overview
P.S. 131, located at 4305 Fort Hamilton Parkway in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a large, vibrant public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while striving to meet the individual needs of a population that includes many English Language Learners and students from various cultural backgrounds.

Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 131 emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning into the school day. The school often acts as a central hub for the Borough Park community, maintaining active partnerships with families and local organizations to provide resources and enrichment opportunities. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, structured support systems, and a focus on community engagement, P.S. 131 aims to prepare its students for academic success and their future roles as global citizens.
583
Total Students
45.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 131
Demographic Student Count
White43
Hispanic307
Black8
Asian218
Two or More1
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    307 (52.7 %)
  • Asian
    218 (37.4 %)
  • White
    43 (7.4 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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)431-1960
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 445
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 110
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 131
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten74
Grade 178
Grade 276
Grade 394
Grade 4115
Grade 5110
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 131
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28949.6%
Male29450.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)