BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
404 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
**Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School (P.S. 243)**, located at 251 MacDougal Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a community-focused institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community pride.
The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing these relationships as essential pillars of student achievement. In addition to core academic subjects, P.S. 243 often integrates arts, technology, and enrichment programs designed to engage students with varied learning styles. By leveraging its location within Brooklyn’s historic Bedford-Stuyvesant district, the school encourages students to connect their classroom learning to the world around them, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, confident learners who are ready to excel in their academic journeys.
The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing these relationships as essential pillars of student achievement. In addition to core academic subjects, P.S. 243 often integrates arts, technology, and enrichment programs designed to engage students with varied learning styles. By leveraging its location within Brooklyn’s historic Bedford-Stuyvesant district, the school encourages students to connect their classroom learning to the world around them, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, confident learners who are ready to excel in their academic journeys.
404
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 90 |
| Black | 283 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black283 (70.0 %)
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Hispanic90 (22.3 %)
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Two or More12 (3.0 %)
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Asian11 (2.7 %)
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White5 (1.2 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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 #23 |
| Phone: | (718)443-2747 |
| Website: | http://www.brooklynlandmark.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 404 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 299 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
45
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
55
Grade 2
60
Grade 3
67
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
65
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 45 |
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Grade 1 | 55 |
| Grade 2 | 60 |
| Grade 3 | 67 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 65 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 207 | 51.2% |
| Male | 197 | 48.8% |
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