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PS 268 Emma Lazarus

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #18

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About PS 268 Emma Lazarus

Located in Brooklyn, New York, PS 268 Emma Lazarus is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 286 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 12.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (22.6 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 787 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 34 schools in New York City Geographic District #18. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	133 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone	(718) 773-5332
School district	New York City Geographic District #18
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	286
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22.6
Students per teacher	12.7
Charter school	No
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 360009602782). 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 268 Emma Lazarus serve?

PS 268 Emma Lazarus serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 268 Emma Lazarus?

PS 268 Emma Lazarus reported 286 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 268 Emma Lazarus?

About 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 286 students and 22.6 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 268 Emma Lazarus a public or charter school?

PS 268 Emma Lazarus is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 268 Emma Lazarus in?

PS 268 Emma Lazarus is part of New York City Geographic District #18. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-18/

Where is PS 268 Emma Lazarus located?

PS 268 Emma Lazarus is at 133 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The phone number is (718) 773-5332.

How many other schools are near PS 268 Emma Lazarus?

There are 787 other schools within 5 miles of PS 268 Emma Lazarus in our directory.