611 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
PS 159 Isaac Pitkin, located at 2781 Pitkin Ave in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education (District 19), the school is situated in a vibrant urban community and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population. The school is named in honor of Isaac Pitkin, a historical figure whose name is reflected in the street it resides on, serving as a long-standing educational anchor for families in the immediate area.

The school environment at PS 159 is generally focused on fostering early childhood development and essential literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the East New York area, PS 159 emphasizes community involvement and the creation of a supportive classroom atmosphere to help students navigate the challenges of the public school system. Parents and guardians looking for specific data regarding the school’s current academic performance, specialized programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "School Quality Snapshot" or visit the school’s direct administrative office for the most up-to-date information.
611
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic156
Black122
Asian307
Two or More7
American Indian15
  • Asian
    307 (50.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    156 (25.5 %)
  • Black
    122 (20.0 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1 %)
  • White
    4 (0.7 %)
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 #19
Phone: (718)277-4828
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 601
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 109
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 104
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 97
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten109
Grade 1106
Grade 278
Grade 3104
Grade 480
Grade 597
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31751.9%
Male29448.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)