PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB

PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 115 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 270, also known as the Johann DeKalb School, is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 13. It is situated in a vibrant, historic area, and it functions as a local community hub, striving to provide a foundational educational experience for a diverse student body within the surrounding neighborhood.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic development, including literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. As a public elementary school, PS 270 aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by fostering a supportive culture that values inclusivity and academic engagement. Families in the community often choose PS 270 for its neighborhood-centric approach and its commitment to meeting the diverse educational needs of its students through standard New York City curriculum benchmarks.

For more information, contact PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB at (718) 623-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.