PS 9 SARAH SMITH GARNET SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps9brooklyn.org

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 9, known as the Teunis G. Bergen School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its diverse and inclusive community, as well as its strong emphasis on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics. The school culture is centered around a philosophy that prioritizes the "whole child," encouraging students to be curious, empathetic, and engaged citizens.

Academically, P.S. 9 is recognized for its robust arts and enrichment programming, which often includes partnerships with local cultural institutions. The school benefits from an active and engaged parent body, which supports a wide array of extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By fostering a collaborative environment between teachers, families, and students, P.S. 9 has established itself as a cornerstone of the Prospect Heights educational landscape, focused on creating a supportive atmosphere where students of all backgrounds can thrive.

782

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 9 SARAH SMITH GARNET SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	181
Black	243
Asian	56
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (33.1%)
Black
243 (31.1%)
Hispanic
181 (23.1%)
Asian
56 (7.2%)
Two or More
40 (5.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 #13
Phone:	(718)638-3260
Website:	http://www.ps9brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
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 140

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 91