PS 398 WALTER WEAVER

PS 398 WALTER WEAVER 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 294 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 30 teachers, PS 398 WALTER WEAVER 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.

P.S. 398, also known as the Walter Weaver School, is a public elementary school located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within the New York City Department of Education system. It is situated in a historically significant area of Brooklyn and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

As part of the Brooklyn North borough, the school works to meet the specific needs of its neighborhood by offering a range of educational programs and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for middle school success. The school community generally emphasizes the importance of family engagement and collaborative learning, aiming to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop their academic potential and personal character.

For more information, contact PS 398 WALTER WEAVER at (718) 774-4466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.