PS 316 ELIJAH STROUD

www.ps316brooklyn.org

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 316, also known as the Elijah Stroud School, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It is committed to providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for middle school success through a blend of literacy, mathematics, and enrichment programs.

The school is known for its efforts to maintain a community-centered atmosphere, often encouraging parental involvement and partnerships with local organizations to enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized instruction and building strong character, P.S. 316 strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its location on Classon Avenue places it in a historic and evolving part of Brooklyn, where the school serves as a vital anchor for neighborhood families seeking a stable and nurturing educational foundation for their children.

644

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 316 ELIJAH STROUD
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	105
Black	328
Asian	16
Two or More	57
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Black
328 (50.9%)
White
127 (19.7%)
Hispanic
105 (16.3%)
Two or More
57 (8.9%)
Asian
16 (2.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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 #17
Phone:	(718)638-4043
Website:	http://www.ps316brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 53

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 83