RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

www.ps676bk.org

89 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

The Red Hook Neighborhood School (P.S. 676) is a public elementary school located in the heart of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is known for its focus on providing a supportive, student-centered environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development in a neighborhood that values close-knit relationships and community resilience.

A defining feature of P.S. 676 is its commitment to project-based learning and environmental awareness. Because of its location on the Brooklyn waterfront, the school frequently incorporates maritime themes and local ecology into its curriculum, encouraging students to explore the intersection of their community’s history and the natural world. By prioritizing hands-on experiences and collaborative learning, Red Hook Neighborhood School strives to prepare its students to be engaged, curious, and responsible citizens within their local community and beyond.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	30
Black	40
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
40 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (33.7 %)
White
12 (13.5 %)
Two or More
3 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (2.2 %)

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)330-2238
Website:	http://www.ps676bk.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 30

Ungraded 2