PS 23 CARTER G WOODSON

PS 23 CARTER G WOODSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 289 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 25 teachers, PS 23 CARTER G WOODSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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. 23, the Carter G. Woodson School, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Carter G. Woodson, a prominent historian and author widely recognized as the "Father of Black History." Reflecting this namesake, the school emphasizes a curriculum rooted in academic achievement, character development, and a strong sense of community, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates within the New York City Department of Education system and is known for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, P.S. 23 typically integrates arts, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular activities to foster well-rounded development. By leveraging its historic Brooklyn location, the school works to cultivate partnerships with families and local organizations to help address the diverse needs of its student population and promote a positive, culturally responsive learning atmosphere.

For more information, contact PS 23 CARTER G WOODSON at (718) 387-0375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.