At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. NCES reports 307 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to 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 (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.93 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
- 93.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black77.9%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 244 Richard R Green
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
PS 208 Elsa Ebeling
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
PS 268 Emma Lazarus
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
PS 219 Kennedy-King
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
PS 233 Langston Hughes
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
PS 279 Herman Schreiber
Elementary · Grades PK–05
276 reported students
Public schools near PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) Elementary · Charter · East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) | KG–04 | 222 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 268 Emma Lazarus Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 286 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 235 Janice Marie Knight School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 666 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 244 Richard R Green Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 315 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 219 Kennedy-King Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 334 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 91 Albany Avenue School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | PK–05 | 148 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
What grades does PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner serve?
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 307 students and 24.93 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 135 Sheldon a Brookner a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.8% 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 135 Sheldon a Brookner in?
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) (0.3 mi), PS 268 Emma Lazarus (0.4 mi), PS 235 Janice Marie Knight School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.