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PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)

Brooklyn, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District #20

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About PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 334 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.3 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #20 runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 534 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Phone	(718) 492-0087
School district	New York City Geographic District #20
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	334
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36
Students per teacher	9.3
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 360015105877). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) serve?

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) reported 334 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?

About 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 334 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) a public or charter school?

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) in?

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #20. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-20/

Where is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) located?

PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is at 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The phone number is (718) 492-0087.

How many other schools are near PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?

There are 534 other schools within 5 miles of PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) in our directory.