P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School serves 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School?
670 students attend P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School?
P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School offer ?
P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School part of?
P.S. 156 Benjamin Banneker School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
Recent Articles
How ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.
Hidden Costs of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Explore the hidden costs in public schools—fees, supplies, extracurriculars—and how parents can plan for them in 2025.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Essential insights on public school funding in 2025—how it works, what’s changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.
