PS 209 MARGARET MEAD

(718)743-1954

729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 209, also known as the Margaret Mead School, is a public elementary school located in the Sheepshead Bay/Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. It is known for its focus on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond academics, P.S. 209 is recognized for its diverse student body and active community involvement. The school offers various enrichment programs, including the arts and physical education, designed to encourage student engagement and creativity. With a commitment to inclusivity, the faculty and staff work to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for middle school success while maintaining strong communication between parents, teachers, and the local community.

729

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 209 MARGARET MEAD
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	168
Black	20
Asian	206
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
320 (43.9 %)
Asian
206 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
168 (23.0 %)
Black
20 (2.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
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 #21
Phone:	(718)743-1954
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 86