PS 319

82 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

PS 319, located at 360 Keap Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized elementary school known for its commitment to serving students with unique learning needs. As part of District 75—the New York City Department of Education division dedicated to students with significant support needs—the school provides a highly structured and supportive environment. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and the development of essential life skills, ensuring that students receive individualized attention tailored to their specific cognitive, social, and physical requirements.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff, which includes a multidisciplinary team of special education teachers, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to create inclusive learning experiences. PS 319 places a strong emphasis on small class sizes and therapeutic interventions, aiming to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe, nurturing, and specialized setting. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the school plays a vital role in the Brooklyn community by providing essential resources and advocacy for families navigating the challenges of special education.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 319
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	57
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
57 (69.5%)
White
17 (20.7%)
Black
5 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.2%)

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)388-1588
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 319
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 319
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	49	59.8%
Male	33	40.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)