PS 241 EMMA L JOHNSTON

PS 241 EMMA L JOHNSTON 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 524 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 35 teachers, PS 241 EMMA L JOHNSTON has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 241, also known as the Emma L. Johnston School, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 17. The school is situated in a historic residential area and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student body.

Academically, PS 241 emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. The school typically offers various enrichment programs, including arts and extracurricular activities, designed to foster creativity and community engagement. As with many schools in the district, PS 241 works to cultivate a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 241 EMMA L JOHNSTON at (718) 636-4725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.