At a glance
Reported students
1,113
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 101 Verrazano (The): 1,113 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 101 Verrazano (The)
PS 101 Verrazano (The) is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 1,113 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 Asian (55.8%) and White (25.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 101 Verrazano (The)
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.6 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
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.1%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian55.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,049 reported students
PS 253
Elementary · Grades KG–05
955 reported students
PS 95 Gravesend (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
916 reported students
PS 177 Marlboro (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
883 reported students
PS 97 Highlawn (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
882 reported students
PS 226 Alfred de B Mason
Elementary · Grades PK–08
877 reported students
Public schools near PS 101 Verrazano (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 Elementary · Charter · Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 | PK–06 | 335 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 97 Highlawn (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 882 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 128 Bensonhurst Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | KG–05 | 435 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 200 Benson School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–05 | 1,209 | 0.6 mi |
| Academy of Talented Scholars (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 383 | 0.7 mi |
| Brooklyn School of Inquiry Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–08 | 501 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 101 Verrazano (The)
What grades does PS 101 Verrazano (The) serve?
PS 101 Verrazano (The) reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend PS 101 Verrazano (The)?
PS 101 Verrazano (The) reported 1,113 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 101 Verrazano (The)?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 1,113 students and 78.6 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 101 Verrazano (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 101 Verrazano (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 101 Verrazano (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% 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 101 Verrazano (The) in?
PS 101 Verrazano (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 101 Verrazano (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 (0.3 mi), PS 97 Highlawn (The) (0.4 mi), PS 128 Bensonhurst (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.