PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER

www.ps133brooklyn.org

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 133, located at 610 Baltic Street in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, is a highly regarded public elementary school known for its commitment to progressive education and social-emotional learning. The school is celebrated for its diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and the arts. By fostering an inclusive environment, P.S. 133 strives to ensure that students from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds feel supported and valued, which has made it a sought-after choice for families in the district.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators and parents. With a robust PTA and a variety of enrichment programs, the school creates a vibrant campus atmosphere that extends learning beyond the classroom. P.S. 133 is widely recognized for its "whole child" approach, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on empathy, creativity, and the development of well-rounded, socially conscious students.

609

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	218
Black	162
Asian	33
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
218 (35.8 %)
Black
162 (26.6 %)
White
152 (25.0 %)
Two or More
39 (6.4 %)
Asian
33 (5.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone:	(718)398-5320
Website:	http://www.ps133brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 73