PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

www.ps172.org

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 172, known as the Beacon School of Excellence, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school has earned a strong reputation for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on nurturing the "whole child." The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to high standards, having received the National Blue Ribbon School award, which highlights its consistent success in closing achievement gaps and fostering academic growth among a diverse student body.

Beyond its strong academic performance, PS 172 is well-regarded for its supportive and inclusive culture. The school emphasizes collaborative learning and provides a wide array of enrichment opportunities, including arts and extracurricular programs, designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated staff and a strong emphasis on community involvement, PS 172 remains a sought-after institution in the Brooklyn community, consistently prioritizing both student well-being and long-term educational success.

380

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	245
Black	19
Asian	31
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

Hispanic
245 (64.5%)
White
71 (18.7%)
Asian
31 (8.2%)
Black
19 (5.0%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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)965-4200
Website:	http://www.ps172.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 16

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	51.6%
Male	184	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)