ELIJAH STROUD MIDDLE SCHOOL

121 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elijah Stroud Middle School (I.S. 390), located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a public middle school within the New York City Department of Education, the institution is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond, often integrating community-focused initiatives to support the diverse population of its Brooklyn neighborhood.

The school is named in honor of Elijah Stroud, a prominent community leader and activist who was dedicated to the betterment of the Crown Heights area. Carrying on his legacy, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student voice, leadership, and personal responsibility. By utilizing a mix of core academic curricula and various extracurricular opportunities, I.S. 390 aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding local community.

121

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELIJAH STROUD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	29
Black	82
Asian	5
American Indian	1

Black
82 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
29 (24.0 %)
Asian
5 (4.1 %)
White
4 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #17
Phone:	(718)638-3067
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 49