GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS

GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 471 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 37 teachers, GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

**Gregory Jocko Jackson (P.S. 327)**, located at 213 Osborn Street in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with specialized enrichment in the arts and athletics. Named in honor of the legendary streetball icon and former Harlem Globetrotter Gregory "Jocko" Jackson, the school leverages its namesake’s legacy to emphasize the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages children to excel not only in the classroom but also through creative expression and physical health.

Beyond standard core subjects, the school’s unique identity as a "Sports and Arts" institution manifests in its robust extracurricular programming. By providing students with opportunities to engage in competitive sports and artistic disciplines, P.S. 327 aims to cultivate well-rounded students who develop confidence and teamwork skills. The school remains deeply rooted in the Brownsville community, striving to provide a supportive, high-energy learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS at (718) 495-7791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.