318 Students
Other K - 10th
School Overview
PS 140, located at 141 Macon Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply embedded in its historic community, operating within a neighborhood known for its rich cultural heritage and active local involvement. The school typically focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
Like many schools in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district, PS 140 often emphasizes community engagement and inclusive programming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school environment is structured to support social-emotional development alongside traditional academics, often providing resources and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the student experience. For families interested in specific performance data, curriculum highlights, or current enrollment processes, it is recommended to review the school's official profile on the New York City Department of Education’s "Find a School" website or consult the most recent NYC School Quality Report.
Like many schools in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district, PS 140 often emphasizes community engagement and inclusive programming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school environment is structured to support social-emotional development alongside traditional academics, often providing resources and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the student experience. For families interested in specific performance data, curriculum highlights, or current enrollment processes, it is recommended to review the school's official profile on the New York City Department of Education’s "Find a School" website or consult the most recent NYC School Quality Report.
318
Total Students
71.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 86 |
| Black | 197 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black197 (61.9 %)
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Hispanic86 (27.0 %)
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Asian17 (5.3 %)
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White10 (3.1 %)
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Two or More4 (1.3 %)
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American Indian3 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 |
| Phone: | (718)783-4842 |
| Grade Range: | K - 10th |
| Total Students: | 318 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 71.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 313 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
14
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
15
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
21
Grade 6
40
Grade 7
24
Grade 8
32
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
5
Ungraded
104
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Grade 1 | 19 |
| Grade 2 | 15 |
| Grade 3 | 21 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 21 |
| Grade 6 | 40 |
| Grade 7 | 24 |
| Grade 8 | 32 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 5 |
| Ungraded | 104 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 52 | 16.4% |
| Male | 266 | 83.6% |
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