NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY

NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 664 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY (P.S. 399) is a public elementary school located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment activities designed to engage young learners.

The academy places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, families, and faculty work together toward student success. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. Located on Snyder Avenue, the school serves as a local hub that seeks to nurture not only the intellectual potential of its students but also their development as responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY at (718) 856-6560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.