ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE)

www.taots.org

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Academy of Talented Scholars (TAOTS), located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 5. It is widely recognized for its emphasis on a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to become independent thinkers and creative problem solvers. The school fosters a warm, community-oriented environment, prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside academic excellence to ensure that students develop both intellectual curiosity and strong character.

Beyond its core academics, TAOTS is noted for its diverse array of enrichment programs, which often include music, art, technology, and physical education, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. The school maintains an active partnership with families and the surrounding community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports high student achievement. By focusing on differentiated instruction and personalized learning, the Academy of Talented Scholars aims to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

383

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	37
Black	6
Asian	122
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
210 (54.8%)
Asian
122 (31.9%)
Hispanic
37 (9.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)621-2730
Website:	http://www.taots.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 63

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 78

Ungraded 2