PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 506, formally known as The School of Journalism and Technology, is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. The school serves a diverse community of elementary-aged students and is noted for its commitment to integrating modern skill sets—specifically media literacy and digital fluency—into the core curriculum. By emphasizing journalism and technology, the school aims to foster critical thinking, effective communication, and a strong understanding of how to navigate and create content in an increasingly digital world.

Beyond its specialized focus, PS 506 functions as a community-oriented neighborhood school that emphasizes collaborative learning and academic achievement. The school environment is designed to encourage students to find their voices, teaching them how to research topics, conduct interviews, and utilize technological tools to share their perspectives. By blending traditional educational standards with a forward-thinking, project-based approach, PS 506 strives to prepare its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

451

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	277
Black	2
Asian	137
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
277 (61.4 %)
Asian
137 (30.4 %)
White
26 (5.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)492-0087
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 114

Ungraded 1