School Overview
P.S. 69, officially known as the Vincent D. Grippo School, is a public elementary school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, multicultural environment. It typically emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active role within District 20, which is one of the larger and more diverse school districts in New York City. P.S. 69 places a strong focus on inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of a diverse student body that often includes English Language Learners and students with varying academic requirements. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the Vincent D. Grippo School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement, ensuring that children develop both academically and as responsible members of their community.
558
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic43
Black2
Asian485
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • Asian
    485 (86.9%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (7.7%)
  • White
    22 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    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)630-3899
Website: http://www.ps69k.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 527
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 99
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten101
Grade 181
Grade 299
Grade 391
Grade 482
Grade 5104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24944.6%
Male30955.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)