PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY

www.ps164.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 164, formally known as the Caesar Rodney School, is a public elementary school located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is a large, culturally diverse school that prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being for its student body.

Academically, PS 164 focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by arts and enrichment programs. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, offering services to support diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, PS 164 aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens.

491

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	181
Black	18
Asian	216
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Asian
216 (44.0%)
Hispanic
181 (36.9%)
White
69 (14.1%)
Black
18 (3.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)854-4100
Website:	http://www.ps164.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 17

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 84