BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL

BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (P.S. 44) is a vibrant, community-focused public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on project-based learning and an inquiry-based curriculum. By integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are not only prepared for middle school but are also active, empathetic participants in their local community.

The school is particularly noted for its inclusive and collaborative environment, which leverages the rich historical and cultural identity of its surrounding neighborhood. With a strong commitment to family engagement, BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL fosters a close-knit partnership between parents, educators, and the student body. The curriculum often highlights diverse perspectives and local history, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skills in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and collaborative problem-solving.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL at (718) 573-2307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

272 MCDONOUGH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11233
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BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
16.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
White
10.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
57.3%
Male
42.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.