PS 224 HALE A WOODRUFF

PS 224 HALE A WOODRUFF is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 415 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 26 teachers, PS 224 HALE A WOODRUFF has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 224, known as the Hale A. Woodruff School, is a public elementary school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named after Hale Aspacio Woodruff, a renowned 20th-century American artist and educator celebrated for his significant contributions to African American art and his role in the Harlem Renaissance. The school’s identity is rooted in its commitment to providing a foundational education within the New York City Department of Education’s public school system.

Academically and culturally, PS 224 strives to create a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social studies, while often integrating artistic and creative expression into its programming to honor its namesake’s legacy. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on fostering student growth, building character, and preparing children for the transition to middle school while addressing the unique educational needs of the East New York area.

For more information, contact PS 224 HALE A WOODRUFF at (718) 235-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.