PS 312 BERGEN BEACH

www.ps312bergenbeach.weebly.com

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 312, located in the Bergen Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academics, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging personal and social development.

The school is generally recognized for its stable academic programming and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Teachers and staff at P.S. 312 typically focus on differentiated instruction to meet various learning needs, supported by active parent involvement through the school’s PTA. For families residing in the Bergen Beach area, the school serves as a central hub, offering a traditional educational experience supported by the resources and standards of the NYC public school system.

620

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 312 BERGEN BEACH
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	110
Black	190
Asian	54
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
241 (38.9 %)
Black
190 (30.6 %)
Hispanic
110 (17.7 %)
Asian
54 (8.7 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)763-4015
Website:	http://www.ps312bergenbeach.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 79

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 91