PS 134

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 134, also known as the The Henrietta Szold School, is a public elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is a culturally diverse institution that emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, which includes a significant number of English Language Learners and students from various immigrant backgrounds.

Beyond its core academics, PS 134 is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside classroom learning. The school offers various extracurricular activities, arts programs, and support services to help students build foundational skills. With a focus on inclusive education, the school works closely with families and community members to create a collaborative atmosphere, aiming to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic growth.

493

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 134
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	33
Black	17
Asian	215
Two or More	8
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
215 (43.6 %)
White
210 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.7 %)
Black
17 (3.4 %)
American Indian
9 (1.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)436-7200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 70

Ungraded 3