PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 421 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 28 teachers, PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD 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.

P.S. 361, also known as the East Flatbush Early Childhood School, is a specialized public school located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. As an early childhood institution, it focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education, typically serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. By concentrating specifically on these formative grades, the school aims to create a developmentally appropriate environment that prioritizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational numeracy skills in a supportive, age-specific setting.

The school is situated on Newkirk Avenue and serves as a local hub for families in the 11226 zip code. Because it is an early childhood center, the curriculum is designed to foster a seamless transition from play-based learning to structured academic instruction. The staff at P.S. 361 emphasizes building strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that students develop the confidence and essential skills needed to succeed as they eventually move on to elementary schools covering higher grade levels.

For more information, contact PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL at (718) 856-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.