PS 128 BENSONHURST

2075 84TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11214

www.ps128bk.org

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 128, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20, the school is situated in a diverse, residential community and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school generally emphasizes core literacy and mathematics skills while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the needs of a multicultural student body.

The school is known for its relatively stable academic environment and its focus on community integration within the Bensonhurst area. Like many schools in District 20, PS 128 works to balance rigorous instructional standards with social-emotional development, often utilizing resources provided by the city to support English Language Learners and students with diverse learning requirements. Parents and community members typically view PS 128 as a neighborhood staple that prioritizes consistent communication and an inclusive atmosphere for its families.

435

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 128 BENSONHURST
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	97
Black	15
Asian	133
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (41.1%)
Asian
133 (30.6%)
Hispanic
97 (22.3%)
Black
15 (3.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
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 #21
Phone:	(718)373-5900
Website:	http://www.ps128bk.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 74

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Ungraded 1