At a glance
Reported students
569
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
PS 282 Park Slope: 569 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 282 Park Slope
PS 282 Park Slope 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 569 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above 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 White (40.6%) and Black (27.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 282 Park Slope
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.75 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
- 33.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black27.4%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
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.
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–06
594 reported students
PS 133 William a Butler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
PS 20 Clinton Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
Academy of Arts and Letters
Elementary · Grades PK–08
757 reported students
PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
PS 46 Edward C Blum
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Public schools near PS 282 Park Slope
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 133 William a Butler Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 611 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 321 William Penn Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 1,305 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 372 Children's School (The) Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 460 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 39 Henry Bristow Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | KG–05 | 365 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 782 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 38 Pacific (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 546 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 282 Park Slope
What grades does PS 282 Park Slope serve?
PS 282 Park Slope 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 282 Park Slope?
PS 282 Park Slope reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 282 Park Slope?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 569 students and 37.75 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 282 Park Slope a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 282 Park Slope 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 282 Park Slope students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.9% 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 282 Park Slope in?
PS 282 Park Slope 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 282 Park Slope?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 133 William a Butler (0.3 mi), PS 321 William Penn (0.3 mi), PS 372 Children's School (The) (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.