At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black57.3%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 93 William H Prescott
Elementary · Grades PK–05
179 reported students
PS 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
Elementary · Grades PK–05
180 reported students
PS 3 Bedford Village (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
174 reported students
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
163 reported students
PS 270 Johann Dekalb
Elementary · Grades PK–05
133 reported students
PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
120 reported students
Public schools near PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 54 Detective Rafael Ramos Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 180 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Charter School (The) Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Charter School (The) | KG–05 | 203 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 23 Carter G Woodson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 230 | 0.3 mi |
| Academy of Arts and Letters Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–08 | 757 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 297 Abraham Stockton Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 196 | 0.5 mi |
| Brighter Choice Community School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 200 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
What grades does PS 256 Benjamin Banneker serve?
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 178 students and 28.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 256 Benjamin Banneker a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 256 Benjamin Banneker students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 256 Benjamin Banneker in?
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 256 Benjamin Banneker?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 54 Detective Rafael Ramos (0.2 mi), Brooklyn Charter School (The) (0.3 mi), PS 23 Carter G Woodson (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.