PS 889

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 889, located at 21 Hinckley Place in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22, the school is known for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects, aiming to build a strong foundation for its diverse student body.

The school is often recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering partnerships between families, teachers, and students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, PS 889 strives to meet the individual needs of its learners while promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. The facility provides students with various opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience beyond traditional classroom instruction.

386

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 889
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	78
Black	112
Asian	50
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
122 (31.7 %)
Black
112 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
78 (20.3 %)
Asian
50 (13.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	(929)397-9171
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 36

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46