213 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
**PS 165 Ida Posner**, located at 76 Lott Avenue in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 23, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often utilizing a mix of core curricula and enrichment programs tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, PS 165 Ida Posner is recognized for its efforts to engage families and community members, viewing parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success. The school often hosts events and utilizes partnerships to provide additional resources, such as arts programming or extracurricular activities, to enhance the daily learning experience. By prioritizing a structured, inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to create a safe space where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.
213
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 165 IDA POSNER
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic25
Black173
Asian1
Two or More2
American Indian3
  • Black
    173 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (11.7%)
  • White
    9 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (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 #23
Phone: (718)495-7759
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 62
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 165 IDA POSNER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten62
Kindergarten24
Grade 131
Grade 222
Grade 328
Grade 427
Grade 519
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 165 IDA POSNER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10951.2%
Male10448.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)