PS 335 GRANVILLE T WOODS

PS 335 GRANVILLE T WOODS 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 242 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 25 teachers, PS 335 GRANVILLE T WOODS 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.

PS 335, also known as the Granville T. Woods School, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is named after the prolific African American inventor and electrical engineer Granville T. Woods, whose legacy of innovation and perseverance serves as a thematic cornerstone for the school’s culture. The institution is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 16 and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Academically, PS 335 focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with state standards, often integrating literacy, mathematics, and science through collaborative instruction. The school prioritizes building strong community partnerships and encourages parental involvement to ensure students receive comprehensive support both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing character education and academic excellence, PS 335 aims to prepare its young learners to become thoughtful, creative, and engaged citizens, honoring the namesake’s spirit of ingenuity.

For more information, contact PS 335 GRANVILLE T WOODS at (718) 493-7736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.