SID MILLER ACADEMY

595 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 396, located at 110 Chester Street in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized New York City public school that serves students with significant developmental and learning needs. As part of the District 75 network—which provides citywide educational support for students with disabilities—the school focuses on individualized instruction tailored to the unique cognitive, social, and emotional requirements of its student population.

The school is recognized for fostering a structured and supportive environment designed to promote both academic growth and functional life skills. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, PS 396 integrates speech, occupational, and physical therapies into the daily curriculum. Its mission centers on empowering students to reach their highest potential, emphasizing personal development, inclusion, and the preparation of students for independence within their communities.

595

Total Students

108.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SID MILLER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	123
Black	354
Asian	35
Two or More	6
American Indian	37
Pacific Islander	2

Black
354 (59.5%)
Hispanic
123 (20.7%)
White
38 (6.4%)
American Indian
37 (6.2%)
Asian
35 (5.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)385-6200
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Ungraded 364