PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 112, also known as the Lefferts Park School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is situated in a quiet, residential area and is well-regarded within the local community for its long-standing presence and commitment to providing a foundational education for neighborhood children.

Academically, PS 112 focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages student growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, the school frequently integrates programs designed to support English Language Learners and students with varied academic needs, aiming to ensure that all students meet state standards while preparing them for the transition to middle school.

728

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	275
Black	4
Asian	247
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
275 (37.8 %)
Asian
247 (33.9 %)
White
195 (26.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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 #20
Phone:	(718)232-0685
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 18

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	46.8%
Male	387	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)