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.
318
Total Students
71.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 140
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic86
Black197
Asian17
Two or More4
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    197 (61.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    86 (27.0 %)
  • Asian
    17 (5.3 %)
  • White
    10 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 140
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten14
Grade 119
Grade 215
Grade 321
Grade 419
Grade 521
Grade 640
Grade 724
Grade 832
Grade 94
Grade 105
Ungraded104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 140
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5216.4%
Male26683.6%
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