PS 309 GEORGE E WIBECAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY

PS 309 GEORGE E WIBECAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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 204 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 21 teachers, PS 309 GEORGE E WIBECAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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. 309, officially known as the George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named after George E. Wibecan, a prominent local figure and activist dedicated to community improvement. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The academy focuses on providing a well-rounded education that encourages students to excel both academically and socially. By integrating core subjects with an emphasis on literacy and critical thinking, P.S. 309 aims to prepare its students for middle school success and beyond. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, often leveraging partnerships and extracurricular programming to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that children at the George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy have the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact PS 309 GEORGE E WIBECAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (718) 574-2381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.