PS 109

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 109, located in the Flatbush/East Flatbush 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, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academics alongside social-emotional development. It generally serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural character of the surrounding Brooklyn community.

The school is typically recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally. Like many schools in the district, PS 109 focuses on core curriculum areas such as literacy and mathematics, while often integrating arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For parents and community members, the school is often seen as an anchor in the local area, prioritizing parent engagement and active collaboration between educators and families to foster student success.

585

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 109
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	150
Black	393
Asian	16
Two or More	8
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
393 (67.2%)
Hispanic
150 (25.6%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
White
11 (1.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)693-3426
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 85

Ungraded 3