School Overview
P.S. 69, officially known as the Vincent D. Grippo School, is a public elementary school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, multicultural environment. It typically emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active role within District 20, which is one of the larger and more diverse school districts in New York City. P.S. 69 places a strong focus on inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of a diverse student body that often includes English Language Learners and students with varying academic requirements. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the Vincent D. Grippo School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement, ensuring that children develop both academically and as responsible members of their community.
608
Total Students
45.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic34
Black2
Asian546
Two or More7
  • Asian
    546 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.6 %)
  • White
    19 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    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)630-3899
Website: http://www.ps69k.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 527
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten95
Grade 1100
Grade 291
Grade 398
Grade 4104
Grade 5120
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27144.6%
Male33755.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)