BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 325 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 21 teachers, BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

**BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P.S. 243)**, located at 251 MacDougal Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a community-focused institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community pride.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing these relationships as essential pillars of student achievement. In addition to core academic subjects, P.S. 243 often integrates arts, technology, and enrichment programs designed to engage students with varied learning styles. By leveraging its location within Brooklyn’s historic Bedford-Stuyvesant district, the school encourages students to connect their classroom learning to the world around them, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, confident learners who are ready to excel in their academic journeys.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (718) 443-2747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.