PS 243 WEEKSVILLE SCHOOL (THE)

PS 243 WEEKSVILLE SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 229 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 24 teachers, PS 243 WEEKSVILLE SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

P.S. 243, also known as The Weeksville School, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through grade 5, the school is deeply rooted in its local community, taking its name from the historic Weeksville area—one of the first free Black communities in the United States after the abolition of slavery in New York. This historical legacy is a point of pride for the school, which often emphasizes themes of heritage, resilience, and community contribution in its educational environment.

Academically, P.S. 243 focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school offers a standard New York City Department of Education curriculum, supplemented by various programs intended to enhance literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. In addition to core subjects, the school typically provides enrichment activities and support services aimed at ensuring that students are prepared for middle school success while encouraging them to be active and thoughtful members of their neighborhood.

For more information, contact PS 243 WEEKSVILLE SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 604-6909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.