School Overview
P.S. 139, also known as the Alexine A. Fenty School, is a public elementary school located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its diverse local community. It is known for maintaining a structured academic environment while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to support diverse learners, including those who are English Language Learners and students with special needs, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the surrounding area.

Academically, P.S. 139 focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics, often utilizing collaborative teaching models to provide targeted support to students. The school actively works to foster a supportive "community feel," frequently engaging families through school events, parent workshops, and outreach initiatives. By balancing standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while striving to create an inclusive space that values the background and unique potential of every child.
729
Total Students
53.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Demographic Student Count
White143
Hispanic296
Black134
Asian99
Two or More47
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    296 (40.6 %)
  • White
    143 (19.6 %)
  • Black
    134 (18.4 %)
  • Asian
    99 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (6.4 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.2 %)
  • 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 #22
Phone: (718)282-5254
Website: http://www.ps139.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 464
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 71
Kindergarten 103
Grade 1 116
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 116
Grade 5 124
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten71
Kindergarten103
Grade 1116
Grade 292
Grade 3105
Grade 4116
Grade 5124
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36349.8%
Male36650.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)