PS 193 GIL HODGES

www.gilhodgesschool.wixsite.com/ps193

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 193, officially known as the Gil Hodges School, is a public elementary school located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman and Hall of Famer, Gil Hodges. It maintains a strong community reputation and is highly regarded for its focus on providing a nurturing, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development.

The school is known for its active parent community and its commitment to a well-rounded education. In addition to core academics, P.S. 193 frequently emphasizes the arts, physical education, and technology integration to engage a diverse student body. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while maintaining the historic spirit and community-minded values associated with its namesake.

487

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 193 GIL HODGES
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	91
Black	123
Asian	101
Two or More	17
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
141 (29.0%)
Black
123 (25.3%)
Asian
101 (20.7%)
Hispanic
91 (18.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
American Indian
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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 #22
Phone:	(718)338-9011
Website:	http://www.gilhodgesschool.wixsite.com/ps193
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 41

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 84