PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER

www.ps124brooklyn.org

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 124, also known as the Silas B. Dutcher School, is a public elementary school located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing presence in the community and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, academic environment. Its location on 4th Avenue places it at a bustling intersection of a diverse and highly desirable residential area, attracting families who value both local school engagement and proximity to the amenities of Park Slope.

Academically, P.S. 124 emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships, which are central to its operational philosophy. By leveraging its historic building and neighborhood ties, P.S. 124 strives to create a stable, supportive learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

293

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	168
Black	63
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
168 (57.3%)
Black
63 (21.5%)
White
34 (11.6%)
Two or More
18 (6.1%)
Asian
9 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)788-0246
Website:	http://www.ps124brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 63

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 36