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P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker School

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P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker School provides a positive, nurturing, and enabling learning environment for all students. There are plenty of educational programs that are being used with the goal of encouraging the growth and development of each child’s personal interest and capabilities. The staff and teachers work right along with parents to provide one of the best teaching experiences for pupils. There are several different cultures and religions attending this primary School so it has a very diverse background of students. Teachers are very committed to teaching these young minds and prepare them for grade advancements while preserving the ethics and cultural environment every parent expects.


Overview

P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker School

New York City District #13

114 Kosciusko Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Large City (City: Large)

718-857-9820 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Sharyn Hemphill

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
18651067998579039

Additional Student Information

Total Students
552
Attendance Rate
88%
Suspensions
1
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
12.8
Free Lunch
431
Reduced Lunch
31
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
6
Full Time Teachers
43
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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