SUNSET PARK AVENUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sunsetparkavenues.org

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Park Avenue Elementary School (P.S. 516) is a community-focused public school located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that blends rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for future success by fostering a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and community engagement.

The school is known for its strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, creating a collaborative atmosphere that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of Sunset Park. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, P.S. 516 strives to meet the individual needs of its students, ensuring that both high-achieving learners and those requiring additional support find a path to thrive. By prioritizing effective communication and a nurturing classroom culture, Sunset Park Avenue Elementary serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community.

349

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET PARK AVENUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	273
Black	2
Asian	21
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
273 (78.2 %)
White
50 (14.3 %)
Asian
21 (6.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)369-8330
Website:	http://www.sunsetparkavenues.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60