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Ps 131

4305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11219

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 709 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 131

4305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11219

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 709 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 131

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 56% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
527
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.83%
Asian 37%
Hispanic 53.32%
Black 0.95%
Two+ Races 0.57%
Native Am. 1.14%
White
6.83%
Asian
37%
Hispanic
53.32%
Black
0.95%
Two+ Races
0.57%
Native Am.
1.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 527
48.96%
258 Female
51.04%
269 Male

Student Population

527 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 131 Contact Information

Address

4305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11219

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Phone

(718) 431-1960

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TOP 709 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 131

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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It is constantly improving its education curriculum, which emphasizes mathematics and reading skills.

FAQ

Q1. What unique academic offerings make PS 131 stand out from other schools in District 20?

Ans. At PS 131, academic offerings include rigorous academics, and it has been honored for its above-average math and reading scores.

Q2. Does PS 131 have enrichment offerings for gifted students?

Ans. PS 131 offers its students academic enrichment and differentiated instruction.

Q3. Does PS 131 provide special education resources for children with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, PS 131 provides special education, individualized instruction and related services for students through the NYC Department of Education.

Q4. Describe the overall culture of PS 131.

Ans. The overall culture of PS 131 is one of inclusiveness, community and excellence.

Q5. How does PS 131 involve parents in its activities?

Ans. PS 131 encourages parent involvement in many ways including via its Parent Association.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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