PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS

433 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 748, known as the Brooklyn School for Global Scholars, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on developing globally conscious, well-rounded students. It maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, frequently receiving high marks from the New York City Department of Education for its instructional quality, student achievement, and overall school culture.

The school’s curriculum is distinguished by its emphasis on critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies. As a "Global Scholars" institution, P.S. 748 integrates a broad international perspective into its daily lessons, encouraging students to engage with diverse cultures and global issues from an early age. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a collaborative community atmosphere, prioritizing active parent involvement and offering a variety of extracurricular activities that support social-emotional development alongside traditional academic success.

433

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	119
Asian	180
Two or More	8
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
180 (41.6%)
White
120 (27.7%)
Hispanic
119 (27.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
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)382-3130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	46.7%
Male	231	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)