School Overview
P.S. 139, also known as the Alexine A. Fenty School, is a public elementary school located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its diverse local community. It is known for maintaining a structured academic environment while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to support diverse learners, including those who are English Language Learners and students with special needs, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the surrounding area.

Academically, P.S. 139 focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics, often utilizing collaborative teaching models to provide targeted support to students. The school actively works to foster a supportive "community feel," frequently engaging families through school events, parent workshops, and outreach initiatives. By balancing standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while striving to create an inclusive space that values the background and unique potential of every child.
706
Total Students
65.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Demographic Student Count
White149
Hispanic266
Black136
Asian92
Two or More54
American Indian9
  • Hispanic
    266 (37.7%)
  • White
    149 (21.1%)
  • Black
    136 (19.3%)
  • Asian
    92 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    54 (7.6%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.3%)
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 #22
Phone: (718)282-5254
Website: http://www.ps139.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 464
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 103
Grade 5 100
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten72
Kindergarten108
Grade 1110
Grade 2102
Grade 3109
Grade 4103
Grade 5100
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35550.3%
Male35149.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)