PS 262 EL HAJJ MALIK EL SHABAZZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

161 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 262, officially known as the **El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Elementary School**, is a public PK–5 school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving a diverse student body, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is named in honor of Malcolm X, reflecting a historical connection to the cultural and social legacy of the area. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for young learners.

Beyond standard academics, PS 262 is recognized for its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes social-emotional development and community engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the varied needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on both instructional rigor and character development, PS 262 strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, functioning as a vital educational anchor for families in the 11233 zip code.

161

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 262 EL HAJJ MALIK EL SHABAZZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	18
Black	128
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
128 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (11.2 %)
White
10 (6.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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 #16
Phone:	(718)453-0780
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
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 36

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 16