PS 328 PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

PS 328 PHYLLIS WHEATLEY 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 284 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 328 PHYLLIS WHEATLEY 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.

PS 328, also known as the Phyllis Wheatley School, is a public elementary school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and named in honor of Phyllis Wheatley, the first published African-American female poet. The school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development within a supportive classroom environment.

As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 328 strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically engages in various initiatives to foster academic growth and community involvement, often encouraging parent participation and partnerships with local organizations to enrich the student experience. By blending traditional academic instruction with efforts to build student character, PS 328 aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 328 PHYLLIS WHEATLEY at (718) 345-9393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.