PS/IS 323

PS/IS 323 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 565 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 31 teachers, PS/IS 323 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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/IS 323, also known as the Addie Mae Collins School, is a public school located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school is situated on Chester Street and functions as a central educational hub within its community. As a combined elementary and intermediate school, it provides a continuous academic environment that allows students to transition from their early childhood years through middle school under one roof.

The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 23 and is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. Like many schools in the area, PS/IS 323 places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive learning environment, often integrating social-emotional development with standard curriculum requirements. By bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education, the institution aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while addressing the specific educational needs of the surrounding Brooklyn community.

For more information, contact PS/IS 323 at (718) 495-7781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.