School Overview
P.S. 230, located at 1 Albemarle Road in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a prominent elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Known for its large and diverse student body, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to foster a supportive, inclusive environment. It serves as a central pillar of the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, while often incorporating arts and enrichment programs to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is frequently recognized for its stable leadership and dedicated teaching staff, who work collaboratively to meet the varied needs of a multicultural student population. P.S. 230 places a strong focus on community engagement, maintaining active lines of communication with parents and local families to ensure that the school culture remains welcoming and collaborative. With a history rooted in the Kensington community, the school is widely viewed by local residents as a reliable and high-performing neighborhood option within the New York City Department of Education system.
925
Total Students
72.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 230 DORIS L COHEN
Demographic Student Count
White107
Hispanic315
Black17
Asian458
Two or More24
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    458 (49.6%)
  • Hispanic
    315 (34.1%)
  • White
    107 (11.6%)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.6%)
  • Black
    17 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • 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 #15
Phone: (718)437-6135
Website: http://www.ps230.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 699
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 119
Kindergarten 132
Grade 1 130
Grade 2 116
Grade 3 136
Grade 4 157
Grade 5 134
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 230 DORIS L COHEN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten119
Kindergarten132
Grade 1130
Grade 2116
Grade 3136
Grade 4157
Grade 5134
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 230 DORIS L COHEN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female47751.6%
Male44748.3%
Not Specified10.1%
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