661 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
PS 159 Isaac Pitkin, located at 2781 Pitkin Ave in the East New York 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 (District 19), the school is situated in a vibrant urban community and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population. The school is named in honor of Isaac Pitkin, a historical figure whose name is reflected in the street it resides on, serving as a long-standing educational anchor for families in the immediate area.

The school environment at PS 159 is generally focused on fostering early childhood development and essential literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the East New York area, PS 159 emphasizes community involvement and the creation of a supportive classroom atmosphere to help students navigate the challenges of the public school system. Parents and guardians looking for specific data regarding the school’s current academic performance, specialized programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "School Quality Snapshot" or visit the school’s direct administrative office for the most up-to-date information.
661
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic155
Black109
Asian378
Two or More4
American Indian12
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    378 (57.2%)
  • Hispanic
    155 (23.4%)
  • Black
    109 (16.5%)
  • American Indian
    12 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6%)
  • White
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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 #19
Phone: (718)277-4828
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 601
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 113
Grade 1 116
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 94
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten113
Grade 1116
Grade 2111
Grade 3105
Grade 486
Grade 594
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34852.6%
Male31347.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)