PS 329 SURFSIDE

PS 329 SURFSIDE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 420 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 31 teachers, PS 329 SURFSIDE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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. 329, also known as the Surfside School, is a public elementary school located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a coastal community and functions as a core educational hub for local families. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. P.S. 329 typically offers a variety of programs designed to enhance the traditional curriculum, often including arts integration, physical education, and targeted academic interventions to ensure all students meet state standards. By maintaining a focus on creating a nurturing classroom culture, the school strives to build strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Coney Island community to support the holistic growth of its young learners.

For more information, contact PS 329 SURFSIDE at (718) 787-3460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.