PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV

847 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 99, officially known as the Isaac Asimov School, is a public elementary school located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is named in honor of the legendary science fiction author and biochemist Isaac Asimov, who was a former resident of the neighborhood and a student in the NYC public school system.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience, emphasizing both core subjects and enrichment programs. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, PS 99 typically offers various extracurricular activities and arts initiatives designed to support student development. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and academic achievement, often leveraging its namesake’s legacy to inspire curiosity, reading, and an interest in science and technology among its student body.

847

Total Students

69.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	160
Black	32
Asian	385
Two or More	7
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
385 (45.5%)
White
248 (29.3%)
Hispanic
160 (18.9%)
Black
32 (3.8%)
American Indian
10 (1.2%)
Two or More
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

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 #21
Phone:	(718)338-9201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	727
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 95

Ungraded 2