PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
729 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic | 296 |
| Black | 134 |
| Asian | 99 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic296 (40.6 %)
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White143 (19.6 %)
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Black134 (18.4 %)
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Asian99 (13.6 %)
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Two or More47 (6.4 %)
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American Indian9 (1.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 103 |
| Grade 1 | 116 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 105 |
| Grade 4 | 116 |
| Grade 5 | 124 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 363 | 49.8% |
| Male | 366 | 50.2% |
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