PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH
PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH 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 328 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 26 teachers, PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH 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.
P.S. 327, also known as the Dr. Rose B. English School, is a public elementary school located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 23. The school is named in honor of Dr. Rose B. English, a dedicated educator and community leader, and it aims to provide a nurturing academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and character development within the local community.
The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, utilizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success. Beyond academics, P.S. 327 is known for its efforts to support the social-emotional well-being of its students, often integrating community-based programs and partnerships to provide extra resources for families. Located in a historic neighborhood, the school acts as a vital anchor for the area, working to ensure that its diverse student body has access to the tools and support necessary to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH at (718) 495-7801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11212-5639
(718) 495-7801
PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 328 students
- Black or African American
- 65.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.3%
- White
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.