PS 315

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 315, located at 2310 Glenwood Road in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It typically offers a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs designed to engage students through creative and hands-on learning experiences.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusivity and its efforts to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing parent and family involvement, PS 315 works to build a collaborative partnership between home and school, ensuring that students receive consistent support. Located in a vibrant part of Brooklyn, the school remains focused on preparing its young learners for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and critical thinking.

555

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 315
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	179
Black	227
Asian	73
Two or More	22
American Indian	6

Black
227 (40.9%)
Hispanic
179 (32.3%)
Asian
73 (13.2%)
White
48 (8.6%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)

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)421-9560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 35

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 99