PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO

www.ps84k.org

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 84 Jose De Diego, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning. The school is particularly well-regarded for its robust dual-language program, which provides students with the opportunity to develop bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, reflecting the multicultural heritage of the local community.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 84 is recognized for fostering an enriched learning experience through various arts, music, and extracurricular programs. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association that plays a significant role in supporting school initiatives, fundraising, and organizing community events. With a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, P.S. 84 aims to provide a supportive foundation for its students, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining deep roots within the Williamsburg neighborhood.

608

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	376
Black	36
Asian	18
Two or More	30

Hispanic
376 (61.8 %)
White
148 (24.3 %)
Black
36 (5.9 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
Asian
18 (3.0 %)

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 #14
Phone:	(718)384-8063
Website:	http://www.ps84k.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 54

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 78