PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER

www.ps222k.echalksites.com

706 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 222, also known as the Katherine R. Snyder School, is a public elementary school located in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is widely regarded as a stable and well-regarded neighborhood school that focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, PS 222 places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs that often include arts, technology, and physical education. The school is known for having a dedicated parent community and an active PTA, which contributes to its reputation as a close-knit institution. By prioritizing social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, PS 222 aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local Marine Park community.

706

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	130
Black	100
Asian	247
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
247 (35.0%)
White
197 (27.9%)
Hispanic
130 (18.4%)
Black
100 (14.2%)
Two or More
22 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

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)998-4298
Website:	http://www.ps222k.echalksites.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 106

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 119