PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 256 BENJAMIN BANNEKER is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 178 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 6.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 102 | 57% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 59 | 33% |
| Asian | 7 | 4% |
| White | 6 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 178 | 84M / 94F |
English Language Learners: 34 (19% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=20% | 55.2% | 18 |
| Science Proficiency | S | — | 2 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 178 | 100% |
Contact & Location
114 KOSCIUSKO ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11216
Phone: (718)857-9820
http://www.ps256brooklyn.orgOther Schools in District
- ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS Elementary
- EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN Elementary
- PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER Elementary
- PS 20 CLINTON HILL Elementary
- PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB Elementary
- PS 282 PARK SLOPE Elementary
- PS 287 BAILEY K ASHFORD Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11216) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360009102772
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD