PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES

PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 455 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 34 teachers, PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 233 LANGSTON HUGHES, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of the renowned poet and social activist Langston Hughes, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that seeks to foster both academic achievement and character development. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 18, which serves a diverse population of students and families in the surrounding community.

The school is known for its focus on holistic education, often integrating the arts and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum. By promoting the legacy of its namesake, PS 233 encourages students to find their voices through literacy and creative expression. The school actively works to maintain strong partnerships with parents and the community to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES at (718) 346-8103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.