PS 245

223 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 245, also known as The Q-KIDZ Garden School, is a public elementary school located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education and provides a range of programs designed to meet the varying needs of its students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. PS 245 often highlights a collaborative approach, encouraging active parental involvement and partnerships with local community organizations to enrich the student experience. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on cultural appreciation and inclusivity.

223

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 245
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	91
Black	112
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
112 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
91 (40.8 %)
American Indian
9 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (2.2 %)
White
4 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #22
Phone:	(718)284-2330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 18

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 39