Needs Improvement
#4432 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 140
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
141 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,432 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#535 of 570
public schools
In district
#45 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 140
School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 140
PS 140 is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 140 serves approximately 331 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 140 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,432 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, PS 140 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
73% of students at PS 140 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 140 Compares
See how PS 140 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
141 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 140 may also want to explore other schools in the area. BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2 (rated 9.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,000
Median Home Value
$1,398,400
Median Rent
$2,180/mo
Population
59,913
College Educated
55.8%
Homeownership
23.3%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
34.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 53 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| HARBOR SCIENCE AND ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY | 3.5 |
| PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 94 New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 140
What grades does PS 140 serve?
PS 140 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend PS 140?
PS 140 has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 140?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 140 is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 140 rank in NY?
PS 140 ranks #4,432 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 140's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 140 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 140 a charter school?
No, PS 140 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 140 a Title I school?
No, PS 140 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 140?
94.6% of students at PS 140 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.4%
- Phone
- (718) 783-4842
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #45 of 58
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