PS 34 OLIVER H PERRY

www.ps34.org

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 34, also known as the Oliver H. Perry School, is a historic public elementary school located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. Situated on Norman Avenue, the school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and deep roots in the local Greenpoint area. The school building itself is a notable local landmark, reflecting the neighborhood's long history while housing a modern educational program focused on core academics and student development.

Beyond its standard curriculum, PS 34 is recognized for fostering an inclusive and creative environment. The school typically emphasizes a mix of traditional learning and social-emotional growth, often participating in citywide initiatives that support arts and enrichment programs. Its location in a vibrant, evolving neighborhood allows the school to draw on a diverse student body, creating a close-knit learning community that benefits from both its historical significance and its commitment to preparing students for future success in the New York City public school system.

435

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 34 OLIVER H PERRY
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	66
Black	6
Asian	21
Two or More	45

White
297 (68.3%)
Hispanic
66 (15.2%)
Two or More
45 (10.3%)
Asian
21 (4.8%)
Black
6 (1.4%)

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 #14
Phone:	(718)389-5842
Website:	http://www.ps34.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 52

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52