PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is one of the schools that are undergoing academic improvements specifically for the 2025-2026 academic year at the NYC Public Schools, as part of the initiatives of the NYC Public Schools to help Community District 32 schools. The emphasis here lies in improving the academic performance of students especially in the fields of literacy and numeracy of multilingual learners via ELL education and responsive teaching. Family and community involvement remains important for PS 116's school leadership.

Q1. Which community does PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell serve in Brooklyn?

Ans. The PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is located in the Bushwick area in eastern Brooklyn and caters mainly to students in its geographic attendance zone within New York City Community School District 32.

Q2. Does PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offer ELL programs?

Ans. Yes, PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offers English Language Learners programs designed to provide additional assistance to the diverse multicultural students in the school.

Q3. Which federal assistance programs does PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell have?

Ans. PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is a Title I school and gets federal assistance to provide extra learning opportunities to economically disadvantaged children enrolled in its classes.

Q4. How do parents become active members of the school?

Ans. Parents in PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell can engage with the school through its parent coordinator or as part of its School Leadership Team.

Q5. Do they offer after-school programs at PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?

Ans. Parents need to communicate with PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell to know what after-school programs are available.