At a glance
Reported students
667
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
PS 312 Bergen Beach: 667 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 312 Bergen Beach
PS 312 Bergen Beach is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 667 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 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, 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 Black (32.7%) and White (31.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 312 Bergen Beach
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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
- 63.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black32.7%
- Asian11.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 52 Sheepshead Bay
Elementary · Grades PK–05
695 reported students
PS 139 Alexine a Fenty
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
PS 222 Katherine R Snyder
Elementary · Grades KG–05
706 reported students
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Elementary · Grades PK–05
719 reported students
PS 236 Mill Basin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
599 reported students
PS 109
Elementary · Grades PK–08
585 reported students
Public schools near PS 312 Bergen Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach | KG–08 | 977 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 236 Mill Basin Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 599 | 0.5 mi |
| Hebrew Language Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Hebrew Language Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 614 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 276 Louis Marshall Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 560 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 203 Floyd Bennett School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 514 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 251 Paerdegat Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 329 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 312 Bergen Beach
What grades does PS 312 Bergen Beach serve?
PS 312 Bergen Beach reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend PS 312 Bergen Beach?
PS 312 Bergen Beach reported 667 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 312 Bergen Beach?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 667 students and 40 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 312 Bergen Beach a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 312 Bergen Beach is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 312 Bergen Beach students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.9% 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 312 Bergen Beach in?
PS 312 Bergen Beach is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 312 Bergen Beach?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach (0.2 mi), PS 236 Mill Basin (0.5 mi), Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.