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PS 256 Benjamin Banneker

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #13

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About PS 256 Benjamin Banneker

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 178 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 28.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 6.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 879 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #13 runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	114 Kosciusko St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Phone	(718) 857-9820
School district	New York City Geographic District #13
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	178
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.1
Students per teacher	6.3
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360009102772). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 256 Benjamin Banneker serve?

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker reported 178 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?

About 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 178 students and 28.1 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 256 Benjamin Banneker a public or charter school?

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 256 Benjamin Banneker in?

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is part of New York City Geographic District #13. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-13/

Where is PS 256 Benjamin Banneker located?

PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is at 114 Kosciusko St, Brooklyn, NY 11216. The phone number is (718) 857-9820.

How many other schools are near PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?

There are 879 other schools within 5 miles of PS 256 Benjamin Banneker in our directory.