PS 289 GEORGE V BROWER

PS 289 GEORGE V BROWER 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 394 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 32 teachers, PS 289 GEORGE V BROWER 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.

P.S. 289 George V. Brower, located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 17. Named after George V. Brower, a prominent 19th-century figure in Brooklyn’s park system, the school is situated in a historically significant area near Brower Park and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, which often serves as an extension of the school's educational environment.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. P.S. 289 typically offers a variety of programs, including arts education and extracurricular activities designed to keep students engaged. As with many schools in the district, it focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and collaborative partnerships with local community organizations to enhance the overall learning experience.

For more information, contact PS 289 GEORGE V BROWER at (718) 493-3824 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.