PS 375 JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOOL

www.ps375k.echalksites.com

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 375, also known as the Jackie Robinson School, is a public elementary school located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is deeply rooted in its community and named in honor of the legendary baseball icon and civil rights activist. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor while fostering character development and social-emotional growth among its diverse student population.

Academically, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the New York State learning standards, often integrating enrichment programs that highlight the arts, technology, and physical education. By drawing inspiration from Jackie Robinson’s legacy, the school encourages values such as perseverance, integrity, and leadership. Through various partnerships and an active parent community, PS 375 strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for middle school and encourages them to be engaged, compassionate citizens.

262

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 375 JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	48
Black	188
Asian	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

Black
188 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (18.3 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
American Indian
7 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.7 %)
White
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

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 #17
Phone:	(718)693-6655
Website:	http://www.ps375k.echalksites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 55

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 38