PS 179 KENSINGTON

www.ps179kensington.org

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 179, also known as the Kensington School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in a diverse residential area of Brooklyn, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school community prides itself on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Kensington neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Academically, PS 179 focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore the arts and sciences. The school typically offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular programs designed to tap into student interests and build confidence. By prioritizing a holistic approach to learning, PS 179 aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

660

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 179 KENSINGTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	126
Black	15
Asian	431
Two or More	3
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
431 (65.3%)
Hispanic
126 (19.1%)
White
78 (11.8%)
Black
15 (2.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)438-4010
Website:	http://www.ps179kensington.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 31

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 112