PS 273 WORTMAN

PS 273 WORTMAN 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 366 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 273 WORTMAN 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 273 The Wortman School**, located at 923 Jerome Street in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK–5. Part of the New York City Department of Education (District 19), the school is situated in a vibrant urban community and focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes both social-emotional growth and core academic standards.

As a neighborhood school, PS 273 aims to foster strong connections with local families and stakeholders. The curriculum typically includes standard NYC DOE offerings, supported by enrichment programs, special education services, and initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy skills. By leveraging its position within the community, the school strives to provide a stable and supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 273 WORTMAN at (718) 649-5739 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

923 JEROME ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207-8997
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PS 273 WORTMAN is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
366
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 273 WORTMAN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.3%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
White
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.