PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 264, also known as the Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts, is a vibrant public school located in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. As its name implies, the school places a significant emphasis on integrating the arts into the daily curriculum, fostering a creative environment where students are encouraged to explore their artistic talents alongside traditional academic subjects. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, dedicated staff, and commitment to nurturing both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body.

Situated in a historic residential neighborhood, P.S. 264 serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is often praised for its inclusive atmosphere and its efforts to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with enrichment programs in music, dance, and visual arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, expressive, and critical thinkers who are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

387

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	133
Black	6
Asian	41
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
197 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
133 (34.4 %)
Asian
41 (10.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (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)630-1650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	49.1%
Male	197	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)