P369k @ 56 in Brooklyn, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

P369k @ 56 is a public school in Brooklyn, New York that is part of District 75 City Wide Programs. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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170 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238 View local requests

http://www.369k.org/369k--56.html

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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P369k @ 56 Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

P369k @ 56 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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P369k @ 56

$4,730

raised using DonorsChoose

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project for art supplies

P369k @ 56 has received support from 37 individuals from New York and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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