PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 112, also known as the Lefferts Park School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is situated in a quiet, residential area and is well-regarded within the local community for its long-standing presence and commitment to providing a foundational education for neighborhood children.

Academically, PS 112 focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages student growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, the school frequently integrates programs designed to support English Language Learners and students with varied academic needs, aiming to ensure that all students meet state standards while preparing them for the transition to middle school.

740

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	295
Black	7
Asian	236
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
295 (39.9%)
Asian
236 (31.9%)
White
192 (25.9%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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 #20
Phone:	(718)232-0685
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 18

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	131
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	47%
Male	392	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)