PS/IS 45 HORACE E GREENE

PS/IS 45 HORACE E GREENE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 685 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 48 teachers, PS/IS 45 HORACE E GREENE 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/IS 45, known as the Horace E. Greene School, is a public school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As a "PS/IS" (Public School/Intermediate School) model, it provides a continuous educational environment that allows students to remain in the same school community throughout their primary and early adolescent years. The school is situated on Schaefer Street, deeply embedded within a vibrant and diverse residential area of Brooklyn.

The school is named in honor of Horace E. Greene, a local figure, and generally focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that meets New York City Department of Education standards. Like many schools in District 32, PS/IS 45 strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by building foundational skills across literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

For more information, contact PS/IS 45 HORACE E GREENE at (718) 642-5360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.