PS 66

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 66, located at 845 E 96th St in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage with their local community.

Beyond the classroom, PS 66 strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and collaboration among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience, such as after-school enrichment, arts integration, or extracurricular activities that promote physical wellness and creativity. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders, PS 66 seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

527

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 66
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	76
Black	405
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

Black
405 (76.9%)
Hispanic
76 (14.4%)
White
17 (3.2%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
10 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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 #18
Phone:	(718)922-3505
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
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 39

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 72