MS 113 RONALD EDMONDS LEARNING CENTER

www.relc113bk.org

194 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 113, also known as the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (RELC), is a public middle school located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. The school is named in honor of Ronald Edmonds, a pioneer in the "Effective Schools" movement, which advocates for the belief that all children, regardless of socioeconomic background, can achieve high levels of academic success when provided with a supportive and rigorous environment. As such, the school focuses on fostering a community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school generally serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By maintaining a connection to the educational philosophy of its namesake, MS 113 emphasizes high expectations, clear leadership, and a safe learning environment. Being situated in the vibrant and historic Fort Greene area, the school often benefits from its proximity to local cultural institutions, which helps integrate the surrounding community into the students' broader educational experience.

194

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 113 RONALD EDMONDS LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	78
Black	105
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
105 (54.1%)
Hispanic
78 (40.2%)
White
3 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #13
Phone:	(718)834-6734
Website:	http://www.relc113bk.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 78