PS 321 WILLIAM PENN

www.ps321.org

1,216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 321 William Penn, located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after and high-performing public elementary schools in New York City. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school has built a reputation for academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum, and a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading and writing. Its longevity and consistent success have made it a cornerstone of the local community, attracting families who value its comprehensive approach to child development.

Beyond academics, PS 321 is known for its highly active and involved parent community, which provides substantial financial and volunteer support for arts, music, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture where teachers, administrators, and parents work together to support a diverse student body. While it is a large school by city standards, it is frequently praised for its ability to maintain a nurturing environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional classroom achievement.

1,216

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 321 WILLIAM PENN
Demographic	Student Count
White	810
Hispanic	106
Black	31
Asian	112
Two or More	148
American Indian	9

White
810 (66.6 %)
Two or More
148 (12.2 %)
Asian
112 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
106 (8.7 %)
Black
31 (2.5 %)
American Indian
9 (0.7 %)

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)499-2412
Website:	http://www.ps321.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 232

Grade 1 212

Grade 2 198

Grade 3 202

Grade 4 191

Grade 5 181