PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS

PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS 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 522 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 45 teachers, PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS 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. 290 Juan Morel Campos, located at 135 Schenck Avenue 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’s District 19, the school is named in honor of Juan Morel Campos, a renowned Puerto Rican composer and musician. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured academic environment that aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

As a community-centered institution, P.S. 290 emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment activities to support student engagement. The school works closely with local families and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive culture. By leveraging resources available through the NYC school system, the faculty strives to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school while encouraging a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

For more information, contact PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS at (718) 647-1113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.