PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE)

1,057 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 101, known as The Verrazano School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, structured learning environment, and a dedicated teaching staff that focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel not only in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also in developing critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

Beyond the classroom, PS 101 is known for being a focal point of its community, often maintaining high levels of parental involvement and engagement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, including arts and physical education, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. Because of its consistent track record of success and its reputation for preparing students effectively for middle school, PS 101 remains a sought-after institution for families residing in District 21.

1,057

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	150
Black	14
Asian	581
Two or More	9
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
581 (55.0 %)
White
296 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
150 (14.2 %)
Black
14 (1.3 %)
Two or More
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 #21
Phone:	(718)372-0221
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	813
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 36

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 184

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 164

Grade 5 172

Ungraded 3