School Overview
**Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School (P.S. 243)**, located at 251 MacDougal Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a community-focused institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community pride.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing these relationships as essential pillars of student achievement. In addition to core academic subjects, P.S. 243 often integrates arts, technology, and enrichment programs designed to engage students with varied learning styles. By leveraging its location within Brooklyn’s historic Bedford-Stuyvesant district, the school encourages students to connect their classroom learning to the world around them, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, confident learners who are ready to excel in their academic journeys.
378
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic109
Black240
Asian8
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • Black
    240 (63.5%)
  • Hispanic
    109 (28.8%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.1%)
  • White
    6 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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)443-2747
Website: http://www.brooklynlandmark.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 299
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 42
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten42
Kindergarten33
Grade 145
Grade 257
Grade 363
Grade 469
Grade 569
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20855%
Male17045%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)