PS 176 OVINGTON

www.ps176.org

1,037 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 176, also known as The Ovington School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst/Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic foundational skills while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular programs that promote social and emotional growth.

Academically, P.S. 176 is known for maintaining a structured educational environment that aims to prepare students for success in middle school. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to inclusive practices, ensuring that students with varying learning needs are supported. Located in a historic neighborhood, the school remains a staple of the local community, striving to provide a safe and enriching experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with modern educational approaches.

1,037

Total Students

76.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 176 OVINGTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	247
Black	7
Asian	647
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

Asian
647 (62.4%)
Hispanic
247 (23.8%)
White
124 (12.0%)
Black
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
5 (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 #20
Phone:	(718)236-7755
Website:	http://www.ps176.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,037
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	836
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 209

Grade 4 179

Grade 5 206

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 176 OVINGTON
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	166
Grade 3	209
Grade 4	179
Grade 5	206
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 176 OVINGTON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	505	48.7%
Male	532	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)