PS 20 CLINTON HILL

www.ps20.org

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 20, also known as the Clinton Hill School, is a public elementary school located in the heart of the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school building, located at 225 Adelphi Street, serves as a focal point for the neighborhood, reflecting the area's blend of historic charm and modern urban growth.

Academically, PS 20 is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, placing a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and the arts. The school frequently engages in community-based initiatives and partners with local organizations to provide students with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on building a supportive school culture, PS 20 strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, thoughtful contributors to their community.

689

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 20 CLINTON HILL
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	133
Black	185
Asian	31
Two or More	59
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (39.4%)
Black
185 (26.9%)
Hispanic
133 (19.3%)
Two or More
59 (8.6%)
Asian
31 (4.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)
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)834-6744
Website:	http://www.ps20.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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

Pre-Kindergarten 100

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 66